To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the deduction for living expenses incurred by Members of Congress.
USA115th CongressHR-4217| House
| Updated: 11/1/2017
David Schweikert
Republican Representative
Arizona
Ways and Means Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Stop Questionable, Unnecessary, and Excessive Allowances for Legislators Act or the SQUEAL Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the deduction for living expenses incurred by Members of Congress. (Under current law, the deduction is limited to $3,000 per year.)
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Taxation
Business expensesIncome tax deductionsMembers of Congress
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the deduction for living expenses incurred by Members of Congress.
USA115th CongressHR-4217| House
| Updated: 11/1/2017
Stop Questionable, Unnecessary, and Excessive Allowances for Legislators Act or the SQUEAL Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the deduction for living expenses incurred by Members of Congress. (Under current law, the deduction is limited to $3,000 per year.)
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
David Schweikert
Republican Representative
Arizona
Ways and Means Committee
Taxation
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Business expensesIncome tax deductionsMembers of Congress