Bills · HR 6189
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6189Taxation
Service Members Tax Relief Act
INTRO NOV 20· LAST ACTION NOV 20
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would put more money directly into the pockets of active and reserve service members, potentially easing financial burdens for military families. If it becomes law, service members would see their take-home pay increase significantly because a large portion of their income would become tax-free. This could make military service more financially appealing, potentially helping with recruitment and retention efforts for the armed forces.
If the bill does not become law, active and reserve service members will continue to pay federal income tax on their compensation as they do now. The passage of this bill would represent a significant change in how the federal government treats military earnings compared to other forms of income, which could spark debates about tax fairness and the overall impact on the national budget.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Exempts all compensation received by active or reserve members of the Uniformed Services from federal income tax.
This provision directly increases the take-home pay for current military personnel by removing a significant tax burden.
PROVISION 02
Explicitly states that this tax exemption does not apply to pensions or retirement pay.
This clarifies the scope of the exemption, ensuring it applies to active service income, not post-service benefits.
PROVISION 03
The changes apply to income earned in taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment date.
This sets the effective start date for when service members would begin to see the tax benefits.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 20
Introduced in House
NOV 20
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6189
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last actionNov 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025
House BillHR 6189Taxation
Service Members Tax Relief Act
INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 20, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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