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HR 9495 118th Congress House Taxation Administrative remedies Detention of persons Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax administration and collection, taxpayers Tax-exempt organizations Terrorism

Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act

Introduced: September 9, 2024 Introduced by: Tenney, Claudia Republican · New York See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 2, 2024
Received in the Senate.
Nov 21, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 21, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 184 (Roll no. 477). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6159-6160)
Nov 21, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 184 (Roll no. 477). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6159-6160)
Nov 21, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 21, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9495.
Nov 21, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 and H.R. 9495. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 under a structured rule and H.R. 9495 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Nov 21, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1576. (consideration: CR H6159-6168)
Nov 19, 2024
Rule H. Res. 1576 passed House.
Nov 18, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1576 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 and H.R. 9495. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 under a structured rule and H.R. 9495 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Nov 12, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 256 - 145 (Roll no. 458).
Nov 12, 2024
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 256 - 145 (Roll no. 458).
Nov 12, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5948)
Nov 12, 2024
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Doggett objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Nov 12, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9495.
Nov 12, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5931-5937; text: CR H5931-5933)
Nov 12, 2024
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 8, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 616.
Nov 8, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-729.
Sep 11, 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.
Sep 11, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 9, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sep 9, 2024
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 21, 2024 House · vote #477 On Passage Passed 219184 See who voted →
Nov 13, 2024 House · vote #458 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Failed 256145 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act 

This bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. 

The bill terminates the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations.  

 

What's happening now December 2, 2024

Received in the Senate.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1