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H.R. 5500 (97th)

Taxpayer Protection From Congressional Benefit Abuse Act

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Introduced

9 February 1982

Last action

15 July 1982 · Committee

Status

See H.R.6685.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Albert L., Jr. [R-AL-6], Rep. McDonald, Lawrence P. [D-GA-7]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

29 August 2025

Taxation

Summary

Taxpayer Protection from Congressional Abuse Act - Rescinds any legislation enacted after December 31, 1980, granting Members of Congress an income tax deduction for living expenses.

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Timeline

  1. 9 February 1982

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 February 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 February 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 July 1982

    Committee

    See H.R.6685.

    Source: Committee

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1 official file

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