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Tax relief for victims of Chiquita Canyon landfill event

This act aims to exempt money received by individuals affected by the Chiquita Canyon landfill event from federal income tax. This means that compensation for losses, damages, relocation costs, or loss in property value will not be included in taxable income. As a result, affected individuals will receive the full amount of their compensation without having to pay a portion to the government.
Key points
Compensation for losses related to the Chiquita Canyon landfill event will not be taxed.
This applies to money received from the government, Waste Connections, Inc., or their subsidiaries/insurers.
The act covers compensation received on or after March 1, 2024.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1179
Sponsor: Rep. Whitesides, George [D-CA-27]
Process start date: 2025-02-10
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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 119_HR_1179.

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 2025-02-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Compensation for losses related to the Chiquita Canyon landfill event will not be taxed.
  • This applies to money received from the government, Waste Connections, Inc., or their subsidiaries/insurers.
  • The act covers compensation received on or after March 1, 2024.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Whitesides, George [D-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 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Taxes Environment Real Estate