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Tax Exemption for Chiquita Canyon Landfill Disaster Relief Payments.

This bill aims to exclude all compensation payments received by victims of the Chiquita Canyon landfill elevated temperature event from federal gross income. This ensures that residents affected by property damage, relocation costs, or suffering receive the full amount of financial aid without having to pay taxes on it. The tax exemption applies to payments received on or after March 1, 2024.
Key points
Compensation for property loss, relocation expenses, closing costs, and suffering related to the Chiquita Canyon landfill event is classified as qualified disaster relief.
Payments from the government or the responsible company (Waste Connections, Inc.) are exempt from federal income tax.
Affected citizens retain the full value of their financial relief, maximizing the aid received.
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Print number: 118_HR_9918
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Mike [R-CA-27]
Process start date: 2024-10-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Chiquita Canyon Tax Relief Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9918.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-10-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Compensation for property loss, relocation expenses, closing costs, and suffering related to the Chiquita Canyon landfill event is classified as qualified disaster relief.
  • Payments from the government or the responsible company (Waste Connections, Inc.) are exempt from federal income tax.
  • Affected citizens retain the full value of their financial relief, maximizing the aid received.
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 Rep. Garcia, Mike [R-CA-27].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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