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118th Congress Taxation

H.R. 5872: Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Oct 2, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Oct 2, 2023

This bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals and their spouses who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad. It also allows for a refund and abatement of penalties and fines paid by detained individuals.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

6

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Dina Titus D-NV SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Oct 2, 2023Introduced in the House by Dina Titus.
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  1. Oct 2, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Oct 2, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.