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H.R. 1527 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

Slain Officer Family Support Act of 2015

H.R. 1527 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Mar 23, 2015, sponsored by Hakeem S. Jeffries with 7 co-sponsors.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Mar 23, 2015
Co-sponsors
7
Policy area
Taxation
Public law
Public Law 114-7

What it does

Slain Officer Family Support Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes a charitable tax deduction for cash contributions made for the relief of the families of slain New York Police Department Detectives Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos even if such contributions are made for the exclusive benefit of such families.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Hakeem S. Jeffries (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 23, 2015
  • Passed the HouseMar 25, 2015
  • Passed the SenateMar 27, 2015
  • Sent to the PresidentApr 1, 2015
  • Became lawApr 1, 2015

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-7. (Apr 1, 2015)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1527 (114th Congress): Slain Officer Family Support Act of 2015,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/114-hr-1527/slain-officer-family-support-act-of-2015 (accessed 2026-10-17).