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Chiquita Canyon Tax Relief Act

3/11/2025, 4:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1179

Bill 119 HR 1179, also known as the "Chiquita Canyon Relief Act," aims to provide financial relief to individuals affected by the Chiquita Canyon elevated temperature landfill event. The bill proposes to exclude certain relief payments from being counted as gross income for tax purposes.

The Chiquita Canyon elevated temperature landfill event refers to a specific incident where the Chiquita Canyon landfill experienced abnormally high temperatures, leading to potential health and environmental hazards for nearby residents. The bill recognizes the impact of this event on the victims and seeks to alleviate some of the financial burdens they may have incurred as a result.

If passed, the bill would ensure that any relief payments provided to the victims of the Chiquita Canyon elevated temperature landfill event would not be subject to federal income tax. This exemption would help ensure that individuals receiving financial assistance do not face additional tax liabilities on top of the challenges they are already facing. Overall, the Chiquita Canyon Relief Act aims to provide much-needed support to those affected by the landfill event, offering them some financial relief during a difficult time.

Congressional Summary of HR 1179

Chiquita Canyon Tax Relief Act

This bill excludes from gross income, for tax purposes, amounts individuals receive on or after March 1, 2024, as compensation for loss, suffering, or inconvenience resulting from the elevated temperature landfill event occurring beneath the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Los Angeles County, California, beginning on May 1, 2022. It applies to amounts provided by a government entity; Waste Connections, Inc.; or any subsidiary, insurer, or agent of Waste Connections, Inc. or any related person.

Current Status of Bill HR 1179

Bill HR 1179 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2025. Bill HR 1179 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 10, 2025.  Bill HR 1179's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of February 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1179

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1179

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1179

To exclude from gross income certain relief payments to the victims of the Chiquita Canyon elevated temperature landfill event.
To exclude from gross income certain relief payments to the victims of the Chiquita Canyon elevated temperature landfill event.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1179

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