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Tax Relief for Coast Guard Combat-Injured Veterans

This act extends existing tax relief for combat-injured veterans to members of the Coast Guard. This means that if the Coast Guard was not operating under the Department of the Navy, its members will also be able to recover improperly withheld taxes from severance payments. The act aims to ensure financial fairness for a broader group of veterans.
Key points
Coast Guard members with combat-related injuries who received severance payments will be able to recover improperly withheld taxes.
The changes cover periods when the Coast Guard operated under the Department of Homeland Security or the Department of Transportation.
Authorities have one year to identify and report improperly withheld amounts and to ensure such withholdings do not occur in the future.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2973
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]
Process start date: 2025-04-21
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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 119_HR_2973.

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 2025-04-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Coast Guard members with combat-related injuries who received severance payments will be able to recover improperly withheld taxes.
  • The changes cover periods when the Coast Guard operated under the Department of Homeland Security or the Department of Transportation.
  • Authorities have one year to identify and report improperly withheld amounts and to ensure such withholdings do not occur in the future.
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. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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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