Bill intelligence
H.R. 9496, the End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, advanced out of committee on July 1, 2026.
H.R. 9496 — End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Individual Income Tax
What it does
This bill prevents the IRS from charging tax penalties, interest, or late fees to American citizens who were held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad during the period they were detained.
Quorum's transparency scan found no buried provisions in End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act.
What happens next
H.R. 9496 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.
Who is behind it
Filed by Claudia Tenney. Cosponsored by Dina Titus and Donald Beyer.
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