House Bill 619
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 16, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
619
Congress
116
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act
This bill modifies the requirements for calculating taxable income to exclude from gross income civil damages, restitution, or other monetary awards (including compensatory or statutory damages and restitution imposed in a criminal matter) awarded to victims of peonage, slavery, or human trafficking.
January 16, 2019
01/16/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
01/16/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 2:17:30 PM