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To exclude certain amounts relating to compensating victims of the East Palestine train derailment, and for other purposes.
1/24/2024, 3:15 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1270
Bill 118 hr 1270, also known as the East Palestine Train Derailment Victims Compensation Act, aims to provide financial relief to individuals affected by the train derailment in East Palestine. The bill seeks to exclude certain amounts related to compensating victims from being considered as income for tax purposes. This means that individuals who receive compensation for damages or injuries resulting from the train derailment will not have to pay taxes on those funds.
In addition to providing tax relief for victims, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the train derailment. These purposes may include establishing a fund to support ongoing recovery efforts, providing resources for mental health services for those impacted by the incident, or implementing safety measures to prevent future accidents.
Overall, the East Palestine Train Derailment Victims Compensation Act is a bipartisan effort to support individuals who have suffered as a result of the train derailment and to ensure that they receive the financial assistance they need without being burdened by additional taxes.
In addition to providing tax relief for victims, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the train derailment. These purposes may include establishing a fund to support ongoing recovery efforts, providing resources for mental health services for those impacted by the incident, or implementing safety measures to prevent future accidents.
Overall, the East Palestine Train Derailment Victims Compensation Act is a bipartisan effort to support individuals who have suffered as a result of the train derailment and to ensure that they receive the financial assistance they need without being burdened by additional taxes.
Congressional Summary of HR 1270
This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, compensation received by individuals and businesses for losses resulting from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment on February 3, 2023. This includes lost business income paid by a federal, state, or local government agency, Norfolk Southern Railway, or any subsidiary, insurer, or agent of the railway, or any related person.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1270
Bill HR 1270 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2023. Bill HR 1270 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 1, 2023. Bill HR 1270's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of March 1, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1270
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
24Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
18Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1270
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1270
To exclude certain amounts relating to compensating victims of the East Palestine train derailment, and for other purposes.
To exclude certain amounts relating to compensating victims of the East Palestine train derailment, and for other purposes.
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