HR 5385 · 97th Congress · Taxation

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to repeal the tax benefits enacted during 1981 which provided a special deduction for Members of Congress with respect to their living expenses.

Introduced 1982-01-28· Sponsored by Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: See H.R.6685.(1982-07-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the provision allowing an income tax deduction without substantiation for living expenses of Members of Congress. Reinstates the $3,000 limit on such deduction.…

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