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Remotely Piloted Aircraft Crews Tax Relief Act
12/29/2022, 5:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8159
Bill 117 HR 8159, also known as the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Crews Tax Relief Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide tax relief for individuals who are part of remotely piloted aircraft crews.
The bill aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to exclude certain compensation received by members of remotely piloted aircraft crews from gross income for tax purposes. This would effectively reduce the tax burden on these individuals, allowing them to keep more of their earnings.
The bill also includes provisions to ensure that the tax relief provided by this legislation does not apply to compensation received for services performed in a combat zone. This is to prevent any potential abuse of the tax relief benefits. Overall, the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Crews Tax Relief Act seeks to provide financial relief to individuals who play a crucial role in operating remotely piloted aircraft, while also ensuring that the tax benefits are used appropriately.
The bill aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to exclude certain compensation received by members of remotely piloted aircraft crews from gross income for tax purposes. This would effectively reduce the tax burden on these individuals, allowing them to keep more of their earnings.
The bill also includes provisions to ensure that the tax relief provided by this legislation does not apply to compensation received for services performed in a combat zone. This is to prevent any potential abuse of the tax relief benefits. Overall, the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Crews Tax Relief Act seeks to provide financial relief to individuals who play a crucial role in operating remotely piloted aircraft, while also ensuring that the tax benefits are used appropriately.
Congressional Summary of HR 8159
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Crews Tax Relief Act
This bill extends the tax exclusion of the combat zone compensation of enlisted personnel and commissioned offices to include individuals operating a remotely piloted aircraft in a combat zone or providing certain intelligence with respect to such aircraft.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8159
Bill HR 8159 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2022. Bill HR 8159 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 21, 2022. Bill HR 8159's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of June 21, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8159
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8159
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8159
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Crews Tax Relief Act
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Crews Tax Relief Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain combat zone compensation of certain servicemembers relating to remotely piloted aircraft from gross income.
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