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Tax Refund for Combat-Injured Coast Guard Members

This act ensures that Coast Guard members who sustained combat-related injuries and received severance payments are eligible for a refund of improperly withheld taxes. This means these individuals will receive money that was previously taken from them due to incorrect tax interpretations. The act mandates relevant agencies to identify and return these amounts within a specified timeframe.
Key points
Extends the right to a refund of improperly withheld taxes from severance payments for combat-injured individuals to include Coast Guard members.
Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Transportation to identify and refund these amounts within one year of the act's enactment.
Ensures that future severance payments for combat-injured Coast Guard members will not have taxes improperly withheld.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_878
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Process start date: 2025-03-06
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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 119_S_878.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extends the right to a refund of improperly withheld taxes from severance payments for combat-injured individuals to include Coast Guard members.
  • Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Transportation to identify and refund these amounts within one year of the act's enactment.
  • Ensures that future severance payments for combat-injured Coast Guard members will not have taxes improperly withheld.
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 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 2025-12-23.

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