HR-6899 : Still Just a Bill

Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income civil damages, restitution, or other monetary awards (including compensatory or statutory damages and restitution imposed in a criminal matter) awarded to victims of peonage, slavery, or human trafficking.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-09-26IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
2018-09-26IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Taxation
See Subjects
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Crime victims
  • Human trafficking
  • Income tax exclusion

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