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To provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services in Kenya, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone.

USA119th CongressHR-2157| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (17)
Trent Kelly (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Pat Fallon (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to provide members of the Armed Forces serving in Kenya, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad with the same tax benefits as if they were serving in a designated combat zone. It achieves this by defining these locations as "qualified hazardous duty areas" for the purposes of several key Internal Revenue Code provisions. These provisions include the exclusion of combat pay , special rules for income taxes on death, and estate tax benefits for those who die in service. Additionally, it covers tax treatment for phone services and the postponement of certain tax-related acts due to service. The designation applies only while military personnel are entitled to hostile fire or imminent danger pay in these regions, ensuring targeted support for those in hazardous environments.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6001
To provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone.
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6001
    To provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone.


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

To provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services in Kenya, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone.

USA119th CongressHR-2157| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
This bill aims to provide members of the Armed Forces serving in Kenya, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad with the same tax benefits as if they were serving in a designated combat zone. It achieves this by defining these locations as "qualified hazardous duty areas" for the purposes of several key Internal Revenue Code provisions. These provisions include the exclusion of combat pay , special rules for income taxes on death, and estate tax benefits for those who die in service. Additionally, it covers tax treatment for phone services and the postponement of certain tax-related acts due to service. The designation applies only while military personnel are entitled to hostile fire or imminent danger pay in these regions, ensuring targeted support for those in hazardous environments.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6001
To provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone.
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6001
    To provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone.


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (17)
Trent Kelly (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Pat Fallon (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted