House Bill 4217
115th Congress(2017-2018)
SQUEAL Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 1, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4217
Congress
115
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
Stop Questionable, Unnecessary, and Excessive Allowances for Legislators Act or the SQUEAL Act
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the deduction for living expenses incurred by Members of Congress. (Under current law, the deduction is limited to $3,000 per year.)
November 1, 2017
11/01/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
11/01/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:08 PM