HR1868Referred to Committee

Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-03-05
Introduced
14
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

J. French Hill
J. French Hill
Republican · AR · Representative
Votes with party: 97.4% (546 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (14)

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2025-03-05

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would prevent the federal government from charging income taxes and penalties on Americans who are held hostage abroad, recognizing that hostages cannot earn income or manage their finances while in captivity. The measure would allow hostages and their families to avoid tax liability for the years they were detained, reducing the financial burden on people who have already suffered through kidnapping or unlawful imprisonment.

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