To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief relating to public safety officers' death benefits, and for other purposes.
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- House Committee on Ways and MeansReferred To · 2026-06-11
Plain-English Summary
The legislation would modify tax rules to provide financial relief to families of public safety officers—such as police officers, firefighters, and emergency responders—who die in the line of duty or from job-related illnesses. Specifically, it would adjust how death benefits paid to these families are taxed, potentially allowing them to keep more of the money they receive. The changes aim to better support the families of those who sacrifice their lives serving their communities.
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