Bills · HR 2347
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2347Civil actions and liabilitySex offenses
Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act
INTRO MAR 25· LAST ACTION JUL 14
READING
4MIN
COSPONSORS
3BIPARTISAN
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the financial well-being of survivors of sexual assault or contact who receive legal compensation. Currently, unless it's strictly for physical injuries, compensation for emotional distress or other non-physical harm related to sexual assault can be taxed as income, effectively reducing the amount of money survivors actually receive. This can feel like a secondary penalty, adding to the trauma.
If this bill becomes law, it would remove that tax burden, ensuring that survivors retain the full amount of their compensation (excluding punitive damages, which remain taxable). This aligns the tax treatment of damages from sexual acts or contact with how physical injury damages are already handled, providing more consistent and equitable treatment under the tax code. If it doesn't become law, survivors would continue to face the possibility of having their compensation taxed.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Excludes damages from gross income: This bill amends tax law to prevent federal taxation on compensation (excluding punitive damages) received due to sexual acts or sexual contact.
This provides significant financial relief and removes a potential secondary burden for survivors who receive compensation.
PROVISION 02
Simplifies burden of proof: If a legal decision or agreement states damages are due to a sexual act or contact, that statement is considered credible evidence for tax exclusion purposes.
This makes it easier for survivors to claim the tax exclusion without extensive additional documentation or legal disputes with the IRS.
PROVISION 03
Public awareness program: The Treasury Secretary, in consultation with the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women, must promote public awareness of this new tax exclusion.
This ensures that affected individuals and legal professionals are informed about their rights and the change in tax law.
PROVISION 04
No requirement for observable physical injuries: The bill explicitly states that damages are excluded "whether or not there are medical records or observable injuries of such act or contact."
This is critical because many forms of sexual trauma do not result in visible physical injuries, ensuring broader applicability of the exclusion.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· Pennsylvania
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
32
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 67%
DEM 2 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
34 EVENTSJUL 14
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 453.
JUL 13
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
APR 28
Received in the Senate.
APR 28
Received in the Senate.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2347
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedMar 25, 2025
Last actionJul 14, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2025
House BillHR 2347Civil actions and liabilitySex offenses
Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act
INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 14, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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