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BNA Fairness Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 715 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
20
Latest action
Jan 23, 2025

What it does

BNA Fairness Ac t This bill excludes from gross income (for federal income tax purposes) the basic needs allowance received by eligible members of the Armed Forces. Under current law, members of the Armed Forces may be eligible to receive the basic needs allowance (additional monthly payment) if (1) they have completed initial training, (2) they have at least one dependent, and (3) their total household income does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level (based on the location and number of individuals in the household). Further, under current law, certain qualified military benefits may be excluded from gross income. However, the basic needs allowance is not included within the…

Official summary · Introduced in House · Jan 23, 2025

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jan 23, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jan 23, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Where it goes next

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