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Tax Relief for First Responder Beneficiaries Act

USA119th CongressHR-9308| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
Randy K. Sr. Weber

Randy K. Sr. Weber

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Dave Min (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to provide significant tax relief to individuals receiving benefits due to the death of a public safety officer. It achieves this by broadening the definition of eligible recipients for certain tax-exempt benefits under the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, the legislation amends Section 104(a)(6)(B) to change "surviving dependents" to "surviving beneficiaries" for public safety officers' death benefits, thereby expanding who can receive these tax-free payments. Additionally, it modifies Section 101(h)(1)(A) to include "a beneficiary of any life insurance policy or benefit plan" alongside a child as eligible for tax-exempt survivor annuity benefits. These provisions ensure that a wider range of individuals, beyond immediate dependents, can receive these crucial benefits without incurring federal income tax. The amendments are effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022, providing retroactive relief.
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Timeline
May 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4497
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • May 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4497
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-4497: Tax Relief for First Responder Beneficiaries Act

Tax Relief for First Responder Beneficiaries Act

USA119th CongressHR-9308| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
This bill aims to provide significant tax relief to individuals receiving benefits due to the death of a public safety officer. It achieves this by broadening the definition of eligible recipients for certain tax-exempt benefits under the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, the legislation amends Section 104(a)(6)(B) to change "surviving dependents" to "surviving beneficiaries" for public safety officers' death benefits, thereby expanding who can receive these tax-free payments. Additionally, it modifies Section 101(h)(1)(A) to include "a beneficiary of any life insurance policy or benefit plan" alongside a child as eligible for tax-exempt survivor annuity benefits. These provisions ensure that a wider range of individuals, beyond immediate dependents, can receive these crucial benefits without incurring federal income tax. The amendments are effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022, providing retroactive relief.
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Suggested Questions

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Timeline
May 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4497
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • May 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4497
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Randy K. Sr. Weber

Randy K. Sr. Weber

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Dave Min (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-4497: Tax Relief for First Responder Beneficiaries Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted