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Summary of Bill HR 2279
Bill 119 hr 2279 aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in order to benefit individuals who provide volunteer firefighting or emergency medical services. The bill proposes to increase the amount of money that can be excluded from gross income for qualified payments made to these volunteers. Additionally, the bill seeks to clarify that payments made under length of service award programs are considered qualified payments.
In essence, this bill is designed to provide financial relief and recognition to individuals who selflessly volunteer their time and expertise in critical emergency situations. By increasing the amount that can be excluded from gross income for these volunteers and clarifying the status of payments made under length of service award programs, the bill aims to support and incentivize individuals who play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of their communities.
Overall, Bill 119 hr 2279 is a positive step towards recognizing and supporting the invaluable contributions of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical service providers.
In essence, this bill is designed to provide financial relief and recognition to individuals who selflessly volunteer their time and expertise in critical emergency situations. By increasing the amount that can be excluded from gross income for these volunteers and clarifying the status of payments made under length of service award programs, the bill aims to support and incentivize individuals who play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of their communities.
Overall, Bill 119 hr 2279 is a positive step towards recognizing and supporting the invaluable contributions of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical service providers.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2279
Bill HR 2279 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 21, 2025. Bill HR 2279 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 21, 2025. Bill HR 2279's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of March 21, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2279
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2279
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2279
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the amount excluded from gross income for qualified payments to individuals providing volunteer firefighting or emergency medical services, and to clarify that payments under length of service award programs are qualified payments.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the amount excluded from gross income for qualified payments to individuals providing volunteer firefighting or emergency medical services, and to clarify that payments under length of service award programs are qualified payments.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2279
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