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Tax Relief for Combat-Injured Coast Guard Veterans

This act extends existing tax relief for combat-injured veterans to include members of the Coast Guard. This means Coast Guard personnel who received severance payments due to combat-related injuries can reclaim improperly withheld taxes. It ensures financial fairness for those who served the nation.
Key points
Coast Guard members with combat-related injuries will be able to recover improperly withheld taxes from severance payments.
The act expands existing provisions to cover the Coast Guard, regardless of whether it operated under the Department of the Navy, Homeland Security, or Transportation.
Designated authorities (Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of Transportation) have one year to identify and report amounts for refund and ensure future taxes are not improperly withheld.
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Print number: 117_S_3445
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Process start date: 2022-01-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Coast Guard Combat-Injured Tax Fairness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3445.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Coast Guard members with combat-related injuries will be able to recover improperly withheld taxes from severance payments.
  • The act expands existing provisions to cover the Coast Guard, regardless of whether it operated under the Department of the Navy, Homeland Security, or Transportation.
  • Designated authorities (Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of Transportation) have one year to identify and report amounts for refund and ensure future taxes are not improperly withheld.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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