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HOUSE 409119th CongressSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2058)

Recognizing the ongoing Nakba and Palestinian refugees' rights.

Last Action
5/15/2025

Actions

  • 2025-01-15Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • 2025-01-15Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-15Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2025-01-15 (00)

Supporting Transit Commutes Act 

This bill provides employers a tax deduction for certain transportation fringe benefits given to employees.

Under the bill, employers may deduct costs for providing employees transportation in a commuter highway vehicle (e.g., van pool) between the employee’s home and place of work or a transit pass. The amount of the deduction cannot exceed the aggregate exclusion amount for such fringe benefits ($325 per month per employee in 2025 and adjusted annually). Further, under the bill, the deduction cannot exceed 50% of such amount for transportation fringe benefits provided under a salary reduction agreement.

Cosponsors (8)

  • Michael Lawler (R-NY)
  • James McGovern (D-MA)
  • André Carson (D-IN)
  • Eleanor Norton (D-DC)
  • Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)
  • George Latimer (D-NY)
  • Thomas Suozzi (D-NY)
  • Timothy Kennedy (D-NY)

Subjects

  • Commuting
  • Employee benefits and pensions
  • Income tax deductions
  • Transportation costs
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