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Military Residency Choice Act

4/7/2025, 3:41 PM

Summary of Bill HR 282

Bill 115 HR 282, also known as the Military Residency Choice Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to allow members of the military and their spouses to choose the state in which they establish residency for tax purposes.

Currently, military members and their spouses often face challenges when it comes to establishing residency due to frequent moves and deployments. This bill aims to simplify the process by allowing them to choose a state in which they have lived or have a connection to, regardless of where they are currently stationed.

The bill also includes provisions to ensure that military members and their spouses are not penalized for choosing a different state for tax purposes. It prohibits states from imposing income taxes on the military member's income earned in another state while they were stationed there. Overall, the Military Residency Choice Act seeks to provide greater flexibility and fairness for military members and their families when it comes to establishing residency for tax purposes. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its outcome will have significant implications for military personnel across the country.

Current Status of Bill HR 282

Bill HR 282 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 4, 2017. Bill HR 282 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on January 4, 2017.  Bill HR 282's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of July 25, 2017

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 282

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 282

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

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