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Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2024
4/15/2024, 5:30 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 7791
Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2024
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7791
Bill HR 7791 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 22, 2024. Bill HR 7791 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 22, 2024. Bill HR 7791's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of March 22, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7791
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7791
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7791
Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2024
Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2024
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, and for other purposes.
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