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S 2951 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Aiding Afghan Allies Act

Summary
Aiding Afghan Allies Act This bill allows a tax credit, up to $300 in a taxable year, for charitable contributions made to evacuate individuals from Afghanistan who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents or who are Afghan citizens or nationals who have submitted a petition for special immigrant status. The period for making such contributions begins on August 14, 2021, and ends on September 30, 2022.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit (relief) for charitable contributions related to Afghan evacuees, aligning with tax relief indicators for public service funding.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides tax credit for evacuating Afghan allies, aiding resettlement of immigrants seeking special immigrant status, directly supporting immigrant services and protection.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Oct 2021
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Introduced Oct 7, 2021 Last action Oct 7, 2021
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Oct 7, 2021
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Oct 7, 2021
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Marsha Blackburn
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