Fair Credit for American Hostages Act

12/18/2024, 12:55 PM
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The Fair Credit for American Hostages Act, also known as Bill 118 s 5543, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide financial relief to American hostages and their families who have been held captive overseas.

Under this bill, American hostages and their families would be eligible to receive a tax credit for any income lost while the hostage was held captive. This tax credit would help alleviate some of the financial burden that these families face during such difficult times.

Additionally, the bill also includes provisions to ensure that American hostages and their families have access to necessary financial resources and support services upon their return to the United States. This includes assistance with medical expenses, counseling services, and job training programs to help them reintegrate into society. Overall, the Fair Credit for American Hostages Act aims to provide much-needed financial support and resources to American hostages and their families during and after their ordeal. It is a bipartisan effort to address the unique challenges faced by these individuals and ensure that they receive the assistance they need to recover and move forward with their lives.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5543

Introduced on
2024-12-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/16/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

Held at the desk.
The Fair Credit for American Hostages Act, also known as Bill 118 s 5543, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide financial relief to American hostages and their families who have been held captive overseas.

Under this bill, American hostages and their families would be eligible to receive a tax credit for any income lost while the hostage was held captive. This tax credit would help alleviate some of the financial burden that these families face during such difficult times.

Additionally, the bill also includes provisions to ensure that American hostages and their families have access to necessary financial resources and support services upon their return to the United States. This includes assistance with medical expenses, counseling services, and job training programs to help them reintegrate into society. Overall, the Fair Credit for American Hostages Act aims to provide much-needed financial support and resources to American hostages and their families during and after their ordeal. It is a bipartisan effort to address the unique challenges faced by these individuals and ensure that they receive the assistance they need to recover and move forward with their lives.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit consumer reporting agencies from furnishing consumer reports containing adverse items of information about a consumer that resulted from that consumer being unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad.

Comments

APPROVED
CL
Calvin Lynn
@beau_monde_seasoning_mandarine_grape11957
I don't like this new bill, it's gonna mess with my credit and I ain't happy about it. They need to rethink this whole thing. #notcool

APPROVED
JW
Jimena Walsh
@perilla_clynelish_mung_bean41234
wat is this bill about? i dont get it and it sounds like it could be bad for me. can someone explain it to me in simple terms?

Recent Activity

Latest Action12/17/2024
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