Bill118th CongressFiled Mar 26, 2024Taxation
H.R. 7830
PAW Act of 2024
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 26, 2024)
Protect American Widows Act of 2024 or the PAW Act of 2024
This bill redefines surviving spouse for purposes of the applicable filing status of such individuals. It expands from two to five years amount of time a spouse must survive a deceased spouse in order to qualify for joint filing status as a married taxpayer.
What just happenedMar 26, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2](R-NJ)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in HouseMar 26, 2024
- Mar 26, 2024IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Mar 26, 2024IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 26, 2024IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House