H.R. 9500
HouseTax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
The House of Representatives has passed this bill. It now moves to the Senate.
In brief
This bill provides tax relief to individuals who have suffered financial losses due to fraudulent investment schemes or identity theft. It allows victims to claim an itemized deduction for theft losses that were previously restricted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The legislation applies to taxpayers nationwide and provides retroactive relief for certain documented fraud losses. It passed the House under a suspension of the rules requiring a two-thirds majority.
Votes recorded
Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.
Timeline
Every recorded action, oldest first.
September 15, 2026 · House
Passed the House
The House passed the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act by a vote of 408-17.
Passed 408-17
Next: Referred to the Senate for consideration.
SourceSeptember 15, 2026 · House
Vote recorded
The House passed the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act by a 408-17 vote.
Passed 408-17
Next: Awaits action in the Senate.
Source