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S. 1679: Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act

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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, and for other purposes.

The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.

Sponsor and status

Christopher Coons

Sponsor. Junior Senator for Delaware. Democrat.

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Last Updated: May 18, 2023
Length: 7 pages
Introduced
May 18, 2023
118th Congress (2023–2025)
Status

Introduced on May 18, 2023

This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on May 18, 2023. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

Other activity may have occurred on another bill with identical or similar provisions.

Cosponsors

5 Cosponsors (3 Republicans, 2 Democrats)

Prognosis
2% chance of being enacted (details)
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History

May 18, 2023
 
Introduced

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Signed by the President

S. 1679 is a bill in the United States Congress.

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