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H.R. 4566Became Law

Virginia Beach Strong Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 20, 2019)

Virginia Beach Strong Act

This bill confirms that cash contributions made on or after May 31, 2019, for the exclusive benefit of the families of the dead or wounded victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia on May 31, 2019, shall be treated as tax deductible contributions.

The bill also confirms that payments made on or after May 31, 2019, and on or before June 1, 2021, to the spouse or any dependent of the dead or wounded victims of such mass shooting by an tax-exempt organizations shall be treated as related to such organization's tax-exempt purpose and shall not be treated as inuring to the benefit of any private individual, if such payments are made in good faith using a reasonable and objective formula that is consistently applied with respect to such victims.

What just happenedDec 20, 2019

Became Public Law No: 116-98.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2](D-VA)Sponsor
8 cosponsors6 D2 R
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  1. Dec 20, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 116-98.

  2. Dec 20, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-98.

  3. Dec 20, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 20, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 19, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 19, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 11, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 10, 2019Floor

    Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6956)

  9. Dec 10, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6956)

  10. Dec 9, 2019FloorH38310

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

  11. Dec 9, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9365)

  12. Dec 9, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9365)

  13. Dec 9, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4566.

  14. Dec 9, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9364-9366)

  15. Dec 9, 2019FloorH30300

    Ms. Sewell (AL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  16. Sep 27, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  17. Sep 27, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Sep 27, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 20, 201949

Virginia Beach Strong Act

This bill confirms that cash contributions made on or after May 31, 2019, for the exclusive benefit of the families of the dead or wounded victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia on May 31, 2019, shall be treated as tax deductible contributions.

The bill also confirms that payments made on or after May 31, 2019, and on or before June 1, 2021, to the spouse or any dependent of the dead or wounded victims of such mass shooting by an tax-exempt organizations shall be treated as related to such organization's tax-exempt purpose and shall not be treated as inuring to the benefit of any private individual, if such payments are made in good faith using a reasonable and objective formula that is consistently applied with respect to such victims.

Passed HouseDec 9, 201953

Virginia Beach Strong Act

This bill confirms that cash contributions made on or after May 31, 2019, for the exclusive benefit of the families of the dead or wounded victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia on May 31, 2019, shall be treated as tax deductible contributions.

The bill also confirms that payments made on or after May 31, 2019, and on or before June 1, 2021, to the spouse or any dependent of the dead or wounded victims of such mass shooting by an tax-exempt organizations shall be treated as related to such organization's tax-exempt purpose and shall not be treated as inuring to the benefit of any private individual, if such payments are made in good faith using a reasonable and objective formula that is consistently applied with respect to such victims.

Passed SenateDec 9, 201955

Virginia Beach Strong Act

This bill confirms that cash contributions made on or after May 31, 2019, for the exclusive benefit of the families of the dead or wounded victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia on May 31, 2019, shall be treated as tax deductible contributions.

The bill also confirms that payments made on or after May 31, 2019, and on or before June 1, 2021, to the spouse or any dependent of the dead or wounded victims of such mass shooting by an tax-exempt organizations shall be treated as related to such organization's tax-exempt purpose and shall not be treated as inuring to the benefit of any private individual, if such payments are made in good faith using a reasonable and objective formula that is consistently applied with respect to such victims.

Introduced in HouseSep 27, 2019

Virginia Beach Strong Act

This bill confirms that cash contributions made for the exclusive benefit of the families of the dead or wounded victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on May 31, 2019, shall be treated as tax deductible contributions.

Virginia Beach Strong Act — Informed