HR5898-119

Introduced

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to exclude certain damages from gross income.

119th Congress Introduced Oct 31, 2025

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Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude damages received under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 from gross income, making such damages tax-free for recipients. It relies on exemptions and tax deductions. The main policy areas are Tax Policy and Finance.

Who Benefits and How

Camp Lejeune contamination victims receiving settlements or jury awards could see lower costs.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal Treasury (tax revenue collection) could lose revenue opportunities.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude damages received under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 from gross income, making such damages tax-free for recipients.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude damages received under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 from gross income, making such damages tax-free for recipients.

Key Policy Areas

Tax Policy, Finance

Primary Purpose

The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude damages received under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 from gross income, making such damages tax-free for recipients.

Policy Domains

Tax Policy Finance

Entire Bill

Identified Gains
  • Camp Lejeune contamination victims receiving settlements or jury awards
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Camp Lejeune contamination victims receiving settlements or jury awards:
Identified Costs
  • Federal Treasury (tax revenue collection)
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Federal Treasury (tax revenue collection):

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Oct 31, 2025

Mr. Van Drew introduced the following bill; which was referred …

Stakeholder Effects

cui bono?

How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.

Taxpayers
1 mention across 1 clause
+1 positive

Camp Lejeune contamination victims receiving settlements or jury awards

Government
1 mention across 1 clause
-1 negative

Federal Treasury (tax revenue collection)

2/2
sections analyzed
Full impact breakdown

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Tax Policy Finance

Key Definitions

Terms defined in this bill

1 term
"Camp Lejeune Justice Act damages" §section_2

Damages received in an action brought pursuant to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022

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