STAND Act

118th Congress Introduced by Jim Baird and 6 co-sponsors

HR 10315, the STAND Act, would strengthen and ensure taxpayer assistance during natural disasters, aiding individuals and businesses while relief rules are defined.

Introduced in House

Summary of HR 10315 — STAND Act

Overview

Bill Number: HR 10315

Short Title / Full Name: Securing Taxpayer Assistance during Natural Disasters Act (STAND Act)

Status: Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives; referred to committee

Introduced: December 5, 2024

Current Classification: Bill (no final text provided in the material)

Purpose and Intent

The bill’s formal short title indicates an aim to secure or strengthen taxpayer assistance during natural disasters. The material provided does not include the bill’s full text, so specific objectives, definitions, or mechanisms are not listed. The name suggests a focus on improving relief or support processes for taxpayers in disaster contexts, but exact scope remains undetermined without the statute text.

Key Provisions

No specific provisions, sections, or amendments are included in the available information. As introduced, the bill’s substantive changes (e.g., new duties for agencies, tax relief measures, funding, or expedited procedures) are not described here. A complete provision-by-provision summary would require the official text.

Affected Parties and Stakeholders

The material does not detail who would be directly affected. Potential beneficiaries could include individual taxpayers and businesses affected by natural disasters, as well as federal or state agencies involved in disaster relief and tax administration. Precise impacts depend on the enacted text.

Legislative and Procedural Status

Committee Action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs (on the same day as introduction).

Next Steps (typical process): If the committee holds hearings and approves any amendments, the bill would proceed to the House floor for debate and a vote. If passed, it would move to the Senate or receive further action as applicable, before any potential signature by the President.

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