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House bill · H.R. 715 (119th Congress)

BNA Fairness Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Feb 21, 2025

Sponsor: Steve Womack (U.S. Representative, AR-3, Republican)

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Summary

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 definition of qualified military benefits and must be included in gross income for federal tax purposes. Under the bill, the definition of qualified military benefits that may be excluded from gross income is expanded to include the basic needs allowance.

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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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Cosponsors

19

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  • Republican12
  • Democratic7

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Full history

  1. Feb 21, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Jan 23, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. Jan 23, 2025

    In committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    U.S. House

  4. Jan 23, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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