Bills · HR 6227
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6227Taxation
Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act
INTRO NOV 20· LAST ACTION NOV 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a specific financial burden faced by human trafficking survivors. Currently, while some injury-related compensation is tax-free, restitution and damages for human trafficking might be subject to income tax, effectively reducing the amount survivors receive for their suffering. Passing this bill means survivors would get to keep 100% of the money awarded to them, which is intended to help them recover from severe trauma and exploitation.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide crucial financial relief, allowing survivors to use their full compensation for healing, housing, education, or other critical needs as they rebuild their lives. If it doesn't pass, survivors could continue to face a tax obligation on these payments, potentially undermining their financial recovery and adding an extra layer of complexity and burden to an already difficult situation.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Excludes specific human trafficking compensation from gross income for tax purposes.
This ensures that survivors do not have to pay federal income tax on money received as restitution or civil damages for trafficking.
PROVISION 02
Applies to awards given as restitution under section 1593 of Title 18, United States Code, or as civil damages under section 1595 of Title 18, United States Code.
This specifies exactly which types of compensation for human trafficking are covered by the tax exemption.
PROVISION 03
The changes apply to tax years beginning after the date the Act is signed into law.
This sets the timeframe for when the new tax exclusion will take effect for survivors.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
29
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 1 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 20
Introduced in House
NOV 20
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6227
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 6227Taxation
Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act
INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 20, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
