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H.R. 5946Became Law

United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 7, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 20, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income, for income tax purposes, the value of any medal awarded or prize money received from the U.S. Olympic Committee on account of competition in the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games. The exclusion does not apply to a taxpayer for any year in which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income exceeds $1 million, or half of that amount in the case of a married individual filing a separate return.

What just happenedOct 7, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-239.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Dold, Robert J. [R-IL-10](R-IL)Sponsor
12 cosponsors2 D10 R
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  1. Oct 7, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-239.

  2. Oct 7, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-239.

  3. Oct 7, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 7, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 3, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 3, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 29, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Sep 29, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6285)

  9. Sep 29, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6285)

  10. Sep 26, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Sep 22, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Sep 22, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 1 (Roll no. 546). (text: CR 09/20/2016 H5683-5684)

  13. Sep 22, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 1 (Roll no. 546).(text: CR 09/20/2016 H5683-5684)

  14. Sep 22, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5836-5837)

  15. Sep 20, 2016FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  16. Sep 20, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5946.

  17. Sep 20, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5683-5685)

  18. Sep 20, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Dold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. Sep 20, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 595.

  20. Sep 20, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 114-762.

    Ways and Means Committee
  21. Sep 20, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 114-762.

    Ways and Means Committee
  22. Sep 14, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Ways and Means Committee
  23. Sep 14, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Ways and Means Committee
  24. Sep 7, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  25. Sep 7, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  26. Sep 7, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawOct 7, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 20, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income, for income tax purposes, the value of any medal awarded or prize money received from the U.S. Olympic Committee on account of competition in the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games. The exclusion does not apply to a taxpayer for any year in which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income exceeds $1 million, or half of that amount in the case of a married individual filing a separate return.

Passed Senate without amendmentSep 29, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 20, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income, for income tax purposes, the value of any medal awarded or prize money received from the U.S. Olympic Committee on account of competition in the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games. The exclusion does not apply to a taxpayer for any year in which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income exceeds $1 million, or half of that amount in the case of a married individual filing a separate return.

Passed House amendedSep 22, 201636

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 20, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income, for income tax purposes, the value of any medal awarded or prize money received from the U.S. Olympic Committee on account of competition in the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games. The exclusion does not apply to a taxpayer for any year in which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income exceeds $1 million, or half of that amount in the case of a married individual filing a separate return.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Sep 20, 201617

United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income, for income tax purposes, the value of any medal awarded or prize money received from the U.S. Olympic Committee on account of competition in the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games. The exclusion does not apply to a taxpayer for any year in which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income exceeds $1 million, or half of that amount in the case of a married individual filing a separate return.

Introduced in HouseSep 7, 2016

United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income, for income tax purposes, the value of any medal or prize money received on account of competition in the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games.

United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act of 2016 — Informed