HR. 9496Introduced
End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Extends federal tax deadlines and orders tax relief for Americans unlawfully detained or held hostage abroad and their spouses
Key points
- Establish IRS refund program
- Require annual qualifying lists
- Extend federal tax deadlines
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-09-30 — Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5238-5239)
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