End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
The End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax relief for U.S. nationals unlawfully detained or held hostage abroad. It postpones tax deadlines and reimburses penalties for these individuals, ensuring they are not financially penalized due to circumstances beyond their control. The bill outlines clear procedures for identifying eligible individuals and mandates coordination between government departments.
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Access options →| Date | Time | Action |
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| 2026-06-29 | — | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
| 2026-06-29 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2026-06-29 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2026-07-01 | — | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0. |
| 2026-07-01 | — | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 2026-09-08 | — | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 697. |
| 2026-09-08 | — | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-797. |
| 2026-09-08 | — | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-797. |
| 2026-09-15 | 20:28:38 | Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 2026-09-15 | 20:28:53 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5683-5685) |
| 2026-09-15 | 20:28:54 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9496. |
| 2026-09-15 | 20:37:36 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5683-5684) |
| 2026-09-15 | 20:37:36 | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 2026-09-15 | 20:37:37 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2026-09-16 | — | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
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