HR 4495
115th Congress
House
Taxation
Assault and harassment offenses
Business expenses
Civil actions and liability
Domestic violence and child abuse
Income tax deductions
Sex offenses
STOP Act
Introduced: November 30, 2017
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 30, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Nov 30, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Settlement Tax Deductions are Over for Predators Act or the STOP Act
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny a trade or business expense deduction for any amount paid or incurred on account of a judgment or settlement originating from, or to require the non-disclosure of or otherwise prevent, a claim or accusation of sexual abuse or sexual harassment (including unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature).
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Committees of jurisdiction
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