H.R. 5015 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016
H.R. 5015 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Apr 20, 2016, sponsored by David Rouzer with 33 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 20, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 33
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 114-292
What it does
Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016 (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD), within one year after enactment of this bill, to identify: certain disability severance payments that were not considered gross income to veterans with combat-related injuries paid after January 17, 1991, from which DOD withheld amounts for tax purposes, and the individuals to whom such severance payments were made.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David Rouzer (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 33 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 20, 2016
- Passed the HouseDec 5, 2016
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 15, 2016
- Became lawDec 16, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-292. (Dec 16, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 5, 2016 · Passed392–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness ActHouse · Dec 5, 2016
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