Grave Injustice Parity Act

12/30/2022, 3:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6226

Bill 117 HR 6226, also known as the Grave Injustice Parity Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address disparities in the criminal justice system by providing additional resources and support for individuals who have been wrongfully convicted.

The bill aims to establish a grant program that would provide funding to states to support individuals who have been exonerated and released from prison after being wrongfully convicted. This funding would be used to help these individuals reintegrate into society, access necessary services such as housing and mental health support, and receive compensation for their time spent wrongfully incarcerated.

Additionally, the Grave Injustice Parity Act seeks to improve the process for individuals seeking compensation for wrongful convictions. The bill would require states to establish clear and fair procedures for determining eligibility for compensation, as well as provide guidelines for the amount of compensation that should be awarded. Overall, the Grave Injustice Parity Act aims to address the injustices faced by individuals who have been wrongfully convicted and provide them with the support and resources they need to rebuild their lives. This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been passed into law.

Congressional Summary of HR 6226

Grave Injustice Parity Act

This bill allows a deduction for transfers to certain nonprofit cemeteries for purposes of determining the taxable amount of decedent estates or gifts. It also exempts from the tax on distributions of tax-exempt foundations transfers made to such cemeteries.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6226

Bill HR 6226 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 9, 2021. Bill HR 6226 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 9, 2021.  Bill HR 6226's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of December 9, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6226

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
12
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6226

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6226

Grave Injustice Parity ActGrave Injustice Parity ActTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for deductions for transfers from estates or gifts to certain cemeteries.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6226

R
Ron Kind
Wisconsin(Democrat)
R
Thomas R. Suozzi
New York(Democrat)
R
Jason Smith
Missouri(Republican)
R
Adrian Smith
Nebraska(Republican)
R
Darin LaHood
Illinois(Republican)
R
Mike Kelly
Pennsylvania(Republican)

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