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Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act

USA119th CongressHR-6227| House 
| Updated: 11/20/2025
Bradley Scott Schneider

Bradley Scott Schneider

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by creating a new section, 139M, to exclude certain monetary awards received by victims of human trafficking from their gross income. This measure aims to provide essential tax relief for survivors by ensuring that recompense for their suffering is not subject to federal income tax. It is designed to alleviate the financial burden on individuals who have received payments as a result of human trafficking. Specifically, the exclusion applies to civil damages , restitution , or other monetary awards, including compensatory or statutory damages, and criminal restitution. These awards must be received pursuant to an order of restitution under section 1593 of title 18, United States Code, or in a civil action under section 1595 of title 18, United States Code. The amendments will apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the bill's enactment, ensuring that survivors are not taxed on these critical payments.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-619
Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6389
Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6226
Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act
Nov 20, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 20, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-619
    Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6389
    Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6226
    Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act


  • November 20, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 20, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act

USA119th CongressHR-6227| House 
| Updated: 11/20/2025
This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by creating a new section, 139M, to exclude certain monetary awards received by victims of human trafficking from their gross income. This measure aims to provide essential tax relief for survivors by ensuring that recompense for their suffering is not subject to federal income tax. It is designed to alleviate the financial burden on individuals who have received payments as a result of human trafficking. Specifically, the exclusion applies to civil damages , restitution , or other monetary awards, including compensatory or statutory damages, and criminal restitution. These awards must be received pursuant to an order of restitution under section 1593 of title 18, United States Code, or in a civil action under section 1595 of title 18, United States Code. The amendments will apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the bill's enactment, ensuring that survivors are not taxed on these critical payments.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-619
Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6389
Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6226
Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act
Nov 20, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 20, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-619
    Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6389
    Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6226
    Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act


  • November 20, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 20, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bradley Scott Schneider

Bradley Scott Schneider

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

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