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H.R.5924: To provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone.
About This Bill
- Introduced July 21, 2016
- Latest Major Action July 21, 2016
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Bill Summary
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require a qualified hazardous duty area to be treated in the same manner as a combat zone for certain tax provisions. A "qualified hazardous duty area" is the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt if a member of the Armed Forces performs services in such location that qualify for special pay for duty subject to hostile fire or imminent danger. The requirement applies to specified tax provisions relating to: ...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 21, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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July 21, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Michael McCaul (R-Texas) |