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H.R. 7171 116th Congress House

End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards.

Introduced: June 11, 2020 Introduced by: Steven Horsford Democratic · Nevada See on congress.gov
Taxation Business ethicsCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsConsumer credit
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This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 11, 2020
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 Latest action June 11, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act

This bill allows a deduction from gross income (above-the-line deduction) for attorney fees and court costs in connection with a claim of a consumer protection violation.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 3913 End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Jun 11, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7171: End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7171/
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"H.R. 7171: End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7171/.
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H.R. 7171, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7171/.
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