Bill115th CongressFiled Oct 31, 2017Taxation
S. 2033
SQUEAL Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 31, 2017)
Stop Questionable, Unnecessary, and Excessive Allowances for Legislators Act or the SQUEAL Act
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the deduction for living expenses incurred by Members of Congress. (Under current law, the deduction is limited to $3,000 per year.)
What just happenedOct 31, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA](R-IA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateOct 31, 2017
- Oct 31, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Oct 31, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate