To exclude certain amounts relating to compensating victims of the East Palestine train derailment, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires east Palestine disaster relief payments The East Palestine train derailment is hereby deemed to be a qualified disaster for the purposes of section 139(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It relies on definition changes, tax rate changes, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Transportation, Finance, and Criminal Justice.
Who Benefits and How
Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities could face lower compliance burdens, and Businesses and employers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires east Palestine disaster relief payments The East Palestine train derailment is hereby deemed to be a qualified disaster for the purposes of section 139(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires east Palestine disaster relief payments The East Palestine train derailment is hereby deemed to be a qualified disaster for the purposes of section 139(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Key Policy Areas
Transportation, Finance, Criminal Justice
Primary Purpose
The bill requires east Palestine disaster relief payments The East Palestine train derailment is hereby deemed to be a qualified disaster for the purposes of section 139(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Johnson of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Balderson, Mr. Miller …
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