S-1238 : Still Just a Bill

Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act of 2017

This bill amends Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax exclusion for benefits paid to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical providers by states and local governments, to: (1) increase the amount of benefits excludible, and (2) make the tax exclusion permanent.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-05-25IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2017-05-25IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Taxation
See Subjects
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Employee benefits and pensions
  • Fires
  • First responders and emergency personnel
  • Health personnel
  • Income tax exclusion
  • Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
  • State and local government operations

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