HR-9495 : Still Just a Bill

Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act 

This bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals and their spouses who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by detained individuals. 

The bill terminates the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations. 

 

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-12-02IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2024-11-21FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-11-21VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 184 (Roll no. 477). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6159-6160)House floor actions
2024-11-21FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2024-11-21FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9495.House floor actions
2024-11-21FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 and H.R. 9495. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 under a structured rule and H.R. 9495 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.House floor actions
2024-11-21FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1576. (consideration: CR H6159-6168)House floor actions
2024-11-19FloorRule H. Res. 1576 passed House.House floor actions
2024-11-18FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1576 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 and H.R. 9495. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 under a structured rule and H.R. 9495 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.House floor actions
2024-11-12VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 256 - 145 (Roll no. 458).House floor actions
2024-11-12FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5948)House floor actions
2024-11-12FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Doggett objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.House floor actions
2024-11-12FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9495.House floor actions
2024-11-12FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5931-5937; text: CR H5931-5933)House floor actions
2024-11-12FloorMr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2024-11-08CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 616.House floor actions
2024-11-08CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-729.House floor actions
2024-09-11CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.House committee actions
2024-09-11CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2024-09-09IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
2024-09-09IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Taxation
See Subjects
  • Administrative remedies
  • Detention of persons
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
  • Tax-exempt organizations
  • Terrorism

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