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Tax Benefits for Donations to Families of Fallen Virginia Beach Officers

This act aims to accelerate income tax benefits for cash contributions made to support the families of law enforcement officers killed in Virginia Beach. It ensures that these donations qualify for tax deductions, helping donors and providing quicker financial relief to the affected families. The provisions apply to contributions made on or after February 22, 2025.
Key points
Cash contributions to the families of the slain officers will be treated as charitable contributions for tax deduction purposes.
Payments from charitable organizations to the victims' families will be tax-exempt, provided they are made in good faith and using a consistent formula.
These rules apply to contributions and payments made between February 22, 2025, and February 23, 2028.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2330
Sponsor: Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
Process start date: 2025-03-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Virginia Beach Heroes Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2330.

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 2025-03-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Cash contributions to the families of the slain officers will be treated as charitable contributions for tax deduction purposes.
  • Payments from charitable organizations to the victims' families will be tax-exempt, provided they are made in good faith and using a consistent formula.
  • These rules apply to contributions and payments made between February 22, 2025, and February 23, 2028.
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. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2].

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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