H.R. 9496 · 119th Congress · Taxation
End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Eliminates tax penalties on income earned by American hostages during captivity. AI-read
What it does
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Roll call votes
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What members said about it
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Congresswoman Tenney’s End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act Passes the House
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced that the House of Representatives unanimously passed her End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9496).This commonsense legislation would ensure Americans held hostage or…
“Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained overseas have already endured unimaginable hardship. They should never return home to IRS penalties for tax deadlines they could not meet.”
Latest action
Sep 30, 2026 · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5238-5239)