H.R. 5946 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act of 2016
H.R. 5946 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Sep 7, 2016, sponsored by Robert J. Dold with 12 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
- Sep 7, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Taxation
- Public law
- Public Law 114-239
What it does
United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income, for income tax purposes, the value of any medal awarded or prize money received from the U.S. Olympic Committee on account of competition in the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert J. Dold (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 7, 2016
- Passed the HouseSep 22, 2016
- Passed the SenateSep 29, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentOct 3, 2016
- Became lawOct 7, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-239. (Oct 7, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Sep 22, 2016 · Passed415–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act of 2016House · Sep 22, 2016
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