BRAVE Act of 2024

9/18/2024, 8:05 AM

Burden Relief for Active-duty Vital Exemptions Act of 2024 or the BRAVE ACT of 2024

This bill excludes from taxable income compensation received by members of the Armed Forces who are deployed outside of the United States. Under current law, the exclusion is limited to compensation received by members of the Armed Forces who are deployed to a designated combat zone.

The BRAVE Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 hr 9518, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide support and resources for veterans who have served in the military.

One key aspect of the BRAVE Act is the expansion of mental health services for veterans. The bill aims to increase access to mental health care for veterans, including counseling and therapy services. This is particularly important as many veterans struggle with mental health issues such as PTSD and depression after returning from service.

Additionally, the BRAVE Act includes provisions to improve job training and placement programs for veterans. This is intended to help veterans transition back into civilian life and find meaningful employment opportunities. The bill also seeks to address issues related to homelessness among veterans by providing funding for housing assistance programs. Overall, the BRAVE Act of 2024 is focused on supporting and honoring the sacrifices made by veterans in service to their country. By providing resources for mental health care, job training, and housing assistance, this bill aims to improve the quality of life for veterans and ensure they receive the support they need and deserve.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 9518
Introduced on
2024-09-10
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/10/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Burden Relief for Active-duty Vital Exemptions Act of 2024 or the BRAVE ACT of 2024

This bill excludes from taxable income compensation received by members of the Armed Forces who are deployed outside of the United States. Under current law, the exclusion is limited to compensation received by members of the Armed Forces who are deployed to a designated combat zone.

The BRAVE Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 hr 9518, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide support and resources for veterans who have served in the military.

One key aspect of the BRAVE Act is the expansion of mental health services for veterans. The bill aims to increase access to mental health care for veterans, including counseling and therapy services. This is particularly important as many veterans struggle with mental health issues such as PTSD and depression after returning from service.

Additionally, the BRAVE Act includes provisions to improve job training and placement programs for veterans. This is intended to help veterans transition back into civilian life and find meaningful employment opportunities. The bill also seeks to address issues related to homelessness among veterans by providing funding for housing assistance programs. Overall, the BRAVE Act of 2024 is focused on supporting and honoring the sacrifices made by veterans in service to their country. By providing resources for mental health care, job training, and housing assistance, this bill aims to improve the quality of life for veterans and ensure they receive the support they need and deserve.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude compensation received by deployed members of the Armed Forces from gross income for purposes of the income tax.

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Latest Summary11/14/2024

Burden Relief for Active-duty Vital Exemptions Act of 2024 or the BRAVE ACT of 2024

This bill excludes from taxable income compensation received by members of the Armed Forces who are deployed outside of the United Stat...

Latest Action9/10/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.