HR1270-118

Introduced

To exclude certain amounts relating to compensating victims of the East Palestine train derailment, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Mar 1, 2023

Analysis under review: This bill has generated analysis that may be too generic or incomplete. Clause-level evidence remains available below.

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

Transportation Finance Criminal Justice

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
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Businesses and employers affected by the bill:
Transportation operators and users affected by the bill:
Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
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Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Mar 1, 2023

Mr. Johnson of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Balderson, Mr. Miller …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Transportation Finance Criminal Justice

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