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H.R. 84 117th Congress House

PROVIDE Act

Official title: To prevent States from receiving Federal financial assistance if such States tax the income of an out-of-State volunteer providing assistance during a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 4, 2021 Introduced by: Scott DesJarlais Republican · Tennessee See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Disaster relief and insuranceEmergency medical services and trauma careIntergovernmental relationsSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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 Oversight and Reform.
Jan 4, 2021
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 Latest action January 4, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prevent Restrictions On Volunteers' Incomes During Emergencies Act or the PROVIDE Act

This bill provides that any state or local government that taxes the income of an out-of-state individual who has traveled to such state for the purpose of volunteering or otherwise providing assistance in response to a federally declared disaster or emergency shall be ineligible to receive federal financial assistance.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 6970 Reintroduction of PROVIDE Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 84: PROVIDE Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-84/
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"H.R. 84: PROVIDE Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-84/.
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H.R. 84, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-84/.
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[H.R. 84: PROVIDE Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-84/)
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