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Relief for Families Act of 2022

Introduced: March 15, 2022 Introduced by: Warnock, Raphael G. Democratic · Georgia See on congress.gov
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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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Mar 22, 2022
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-620.
Mar 15, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mar 15, 2022
Introduced in Senate
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Relief for Families Act of 2022

This bill permits state and local coronavirus fiscal recovery funds to be used to address increased costs of essential items.

Specifically, the bill authorizes a temporary suspension of sales taxes for essential items, including clothing that does not exceed $100 per item, food, diapers, feminine hygiene products, prescription and over-the-counter medicine, items to prepare for natural disasters or severe weather, school supplies, and energy efficient appliances.

What's happening now March 22, 2022

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-620.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3842: Relief for Families Act of 2022. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-3842/
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"S. 3842: Relief for Families Act of 2022." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-3842/.
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S. 3842, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-3842/.
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