H.R. 606 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Don't Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act
H.R. 606 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jan 28, 2015, sponsored by Erik Paulsen with 25 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
- Jan 28, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 25
- Policy area
- Taxation
- Public law
- Public Law 114-14
What it does
Don't Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income, for income tax purposes, amounts paid: (1) by the Bureau of Justice Assistance of the Department of Justice as a public safety officer survivor's benefit or a public safety officer disability benefit, or (2) under a state program that provides compensation for surviving dependents of a public safety o…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Erik Paulsen (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 19 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 28, 2015
- Passed the HouseMay 12, 2015
- Passed the SenateMay 14, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentMay 18, 2015
- Became lawMay 22, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-14. (May 22, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 12, 2015 · Passed413–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Don’t Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes ActHouse · May 12, 2015
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- H.R. 25: FairTax Act of 2015
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- S. 183: Jobs and Premium Protection Act
- H.R. 210: Student Worker Exemption Act of 2015
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