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HR 6483 97th Congress House

Veterans Organizations Tax Reform Act

Official title: A bill to recognize the special relationship between Congress and organizations of war veterans, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that a l… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to recognize the special relationship between Congress and organizations of war veterans, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that a limit on the tax-exempt status of such organizations shall apply only if such organizations engage in substantial lobbying on issues unrelated to veterans affairs, the armed forces, or national defense, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 24, 1982 See on congress.gov
Taxation Armed Forces and National SecurityCongress and CongressmenIncome taxLobbying
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Tax-exempt organizationsVeterans' organizations
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This bill died when the 97th Congress ended
It never became law before the 97th Congress (1981–1982) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 19, 1982
See H.R.4961.
May 25, 1982
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 25, 1982
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 19, 1982

See H.R.4961.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Veterans' Organizations Tax Reform Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that an organization of war veterans shall not be exempt from taxation if a substantial part of its activities consists of carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation with respect to matters not related to veterans affairs.

Defines "veterans affairs" as issues directly relating to: (1) programs and benefits for veterans and the surviving spouses and children of veterans; and (2) the armed forces of the United States and national defense.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 4961 Related bill Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982
  • S 2570 Identical bill Veterans Organizations Tax Reform Act
 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Jun 24, 1982
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6483: Veterans Organizations Tax Reform Act. 97th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-6483/
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"H.R. 6483: Veterans Organizations Tax Reform Act." 97th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-6483/.
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H.R. 6483, 97th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-6483/.
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