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End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
6/30/2026, 8:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 9496
The "End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 9496 on June 29, 2026. The bill aims to eliminate tax penalties on American hostages, potentially affecting tax liabilities related to their captivity. The bill's text includes provisions to address this issue, but specific directives or actions proposed within the bill are not explicitly outlined in the available information. Further details can be accessed through the official PDF version of the bill provided at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr9496/BILLS-119hr9496ih.pdf.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9496
Bill HR 9496 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 29, 2026. Bill HR 9496 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 29, 2026. Bill HR 9496's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of June 29, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9496
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9496
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9496
End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, and for other purposes.
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