0
0
0
Chiquita Canyon Tax Relief Act
3/11/2025, 4:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1179
Bill 119 HR 1179, also known as the "Chiquita Canyon Relief Act," aims to provide financial relief to individuals affected by the Chiquita Canyon elevated temperature landfill event. The bill proposes to exclude certain relief payments from being counted as gross income for tax purposes.
The Chiquita Canyon elevated temperature landfill event refers to a specific incident where the Chiquita Canyon landfill experienced abnormally high temperatures, leading to potential health and environmental hazards for nearby residents. The bill recognizes the impact of this event on the victims and seeks to alleviate some of the financial burdens they may have incurred as a result.
If passed, the bill would ensure that any relief payments provided to the victims of the Chiquita Canyon elevated temperature landfill event would not be subject to federal income tax. This exemption would help ensure that individuals receiving financial assistance do not face additional tax liabilities on top of the challenges they are already facing. Overall, the Chiquita Canyon Relief Act aims to provide much-needed support to those affected by the landfill event, offering them some financial relief during a difficult time.
The Chiquita Canyon elevated temperature landfill event refers to a specific incident where the Chiquita Canyon landfill experienced abnormally high temperatures, leading to potential health and environmental hazards for nearby residents. The bill recognizes the impact of this event on the victims and seeks to alleviate some of the financial burdens they may have incurred as a result.
If passed, the bill would ensure that any relief payments provided to the victims of the Chiquita Canyon elevated temperature landfill event would not be subject to federal income tax. This exemption would help ensure that individuals receiving financial assistance do not face additional tax liabilities on top of the challenges they are already facing. Overall, the Chiquita Canyon Relief Act aims to provide much-needed support to those affected by the landfill event, offering them some financial relief during a difficult time.
Congressional Summary of HR 1179
Chiquita Canyon Tax Relief Act
This bill excludes from gross income, for tax purposes, amounts individuals receive on or after March 1, 2024, as compensation for loss, suffering, or inconvenience resulting from the elevated temperature landfill event occurring beneath the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Los Angeles County, California, beginning on May 1, 2022. It applies to amounts provided by a government entity; Waste Connections, Inc.; or any subsidiary, insurer, or agent of Waste Connections, Inc. or any related person.
Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill HR 1179
Bill HR 1179 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2025. Bill HR 1179 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 10, 2025. Bill HR 1179's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of February 10, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1179
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1179
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1179
To exclude from gross income certain relief payments to the victims of the Chiquita Canyon elevated temperature landfill event.
To exclude from gross income certain relief payments to the victims of the Chiquita Canyon elevated temperature landfill event.
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1179
Latest Bills
TRAPS Act
Bill HR 4936September 18, 2026
Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025
Bill HR 4093September 18, 2026
American Lending Fairness Act of 2026
Bill HR 7866September 18, 2026
Civil Investigative Demand Reform Act of 2025
Bill HR 1653September 18, 2026
American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026
Bill HR 8957September 18, 2026
Preventive Health Savings Act
Bill HR 4464September 18, 2026
PEARL Act
Bill HR 9327September 18, 2026
Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act
Bill HR 5439September 18, 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building".
Bill HR 9570September 18, 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the "Martin L. Graber Post Office".
Bill HR 4707September 18, 2026
