119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 21, 2026
H.R. 10511In Committee
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an above-the-line deduction for commuting expenses.
Sponsor: Rep. Gillen, Laura (D-NY)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Sep 21, 2026
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In plain English
H.R. 10511 allows taxpayers to deduct commuting expenses directly from their income when calculating federal taxes, rather than only as part of itemized deductions. Rep. Laura Gillen (D-NY) introduced the bill, which was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means on September 21, 2026.
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HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Van Drew, JeffersonNJ-02
Kean, Thomas H.NJ-07
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