House vote: H.R. 9495 // November 21, 2024
Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Sponsor: Claudia Tenney (R-NY)
This bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. The bill terminates the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations.
Taxation Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 7.4% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 219 | 50.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 184 | 41.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 7.4% |