Tax Relief for First Responder Beneficiaries Act
Bill Summary
Provides tax relief to beneficiaries of first responders who die in the line of duty. It does this by exempting certain death benefits from income tax.
Sponsored By
Bill Journey
- Jun 11, 2026
- Jun 11, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
- TBD
The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
- TBD
If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
- TBD
If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
The bill affects families of first responders, such as police officers and firefighters, by reducing the taxes they owe on benefits received after the death of their loved one. This could result in these families keeping more of the benefits they receive.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Republican1
Documents
1
Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.
Bill Details
- Economy
Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.