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A bill to provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone.

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 3101

Bill 118 s 3101, also known as the "Armed Forces Tax Benefits Act," aims to provide tax benefits to members of the Armed Forces who are performing services in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad. The bill proposes that these service members should be entitled to the same tax benefits as if they were serving in a combat zone.

The bill recognizes the dangerous and challenging conditions that service members face while deployed in these countries and seeks to provide them with financial relief by offering tax benefits. By extending these benefits to service members in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad, the bill aims to support and recognize the sacrifices and contributions of these individuals to national security.

If passed, this legislation would ensure that service members deployed in these regions receive the same tax benefits as their counterparts serving in combat zones, helping to alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with their service. This bill highlights the importance of supporting and recognizing the efforts of all members of the Armed Forces, regardless of where they are deployed.

Congressional Summary of S 3101

This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, compensation of members of the Armed Forces performing services in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad on the same basis as if such services had been performed in a combat zone.

Current Status of Bill S 3101

Bill S 3101 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 19, 2023. Bill S 3101 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on October 19, 2023.  Bill S 3101's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of October 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3101

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3101

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3101

A bill to provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone.
A bill to provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone.

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