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BNA Fairness Act

USA119th CongressHR-715| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2025
Steve Womack

Steve Womack

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (19)
Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Pat Fallon (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Nick LaLota (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Harold Rogers (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by establishing that the basic needs allowance provided to members of the Armed Forces will be excluded from their gross income. The bill specifically defines the basic needs allowance, as outlined in section 402b of title 37, United States Code, as a qualified military benefit . By classifying this allowance as a qualified military benefit, the legislation ensures that these funds are not subject to federal income tax. This aims to provide financial relief and support to service members receiving this allowance. The amendments made by this Act would take effect for all taxable years ending after the date of its enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1732
BNA Fairness Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9275
BNA Fairness Act
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1732
    BNA Fairness Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9275
    BNA Fairness Act


  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

BNA Fairness Act

USA119th CongressHR-715| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2025
This legislative proposal seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by establishing that the basic needs allowance provided to members of the Armed Forces will be excluded from their gross income. The bill specifically defines the basic needs allowance, as outlined in section 402b of title 37, United States Code, as a qualified military benefit . By classifying this allowance as a qualified military benefit, the legislation ensures that these funds are not subject to federal income tax. This aims to provide financial relief and support to service members receiving this allowance. The amendments made by this Act would take effect for all taxable years ending after the date of its enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1732
BNA Fairness Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9275
BNA Fairness Act
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1732
    BNA Fairness Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9275
    BNA Fairness Act


  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Steve Womack

Steve Womack

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (19)
Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Pat Fallon (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Nick LaLota (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Harold Rogers (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

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