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House bill · H.R. 6970 (119th Congress)

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income the earnings from certain overseas deployments of members of the Armed Forces.

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jan 7, 2026

Sponsor: Mike Rogers (U.S. Representative, AL-3, Republican)

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Summary

Expands the federal income tax exclusion for armed forces members to include earnings from certain overseas deployments beyond those designated as combat zones.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Ways and Means · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Jan 7, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. Jan 7, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

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  3. Jan 7, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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