Dakota Long

The "End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 9496 on June 29, 2026. The bill aims to eliminate tax penalties on American hostages, potentially affecting tax liabilities related to their captivity. The bill's text includes provisions to address this issue, but specific directives or actions proposed within the bill are not explicitly outlined in the available information. Further details can be accessed through the official PDF version of the bill provided at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr9496/BILLS-119hr9496ih.pdf.