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Stop the federal government from taxing money that people receive as compensation for successful consumer lawsuits.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asEnd Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act

What’s happening with End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act?

The End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act, known as S. 467, has been in the Senate Committee on Finance since February 5, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but the binding constraint is that most bills never receive a committee vote. History shows that inaction by committees is the most common way for legislation to end.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act (S. 467 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from S. 3459 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    S. 3459 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.