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SQUEAL Act

Introduced: October 31, 2017 Introduced by: Ernst, Joni Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Oct 31, 2017
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Stop Questionable, Unnecessary, and Excessive Allowances for Legislators Act or the SQUEAL Act

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the deduction for living expenses incurred by Members of Congress. (Under current law, the deduction is limited to $3,000 per year.)

What's happening now October 31, 2017

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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