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HR 2128 98th Congress House

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a deduction for commuting expenses of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Introduced: July 11, 1983 See on congress.gov
Taxation CommutingDisabledIncome taxMotor Vehicles and Driving
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Tax deductionsTransportation and the physically handicapped
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This bill died when the 98th Congress ended
It never became law before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) 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 16, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 16, 1983
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 16, 1983

Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individuals with developmental disabilities an income tax deduction for extra commuting expenses incurred as a result of such disability. Extends such deduction to taxpayers who do not otherwise itemize deductions.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Jul 11, 1983
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2128: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a deduction for commuting expenses of individuals with developmental disabilities.. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-2128/
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H.R. 2128, 98th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-2128/.
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