Public Law 118-146 · H.R. 1432 · Became law

VSO Equal Tax Treatment Act

Official title: “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the deductibility of charitable contributions to certain organizations for members of the Armed Forces.”

Earlier name of the bill: “VETT Act”.

House: voice vote · Senate: voice vote
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The Senate passed it by voice vote on December 4, 2024. A voice vote records no individual votes.

It became law on December 12, 2024.

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