119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jun 12, 2026
S. 254Signed Into LawNative Americans
Republicans expand tax deductions for artists and creative professionals.
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan (R-AK)1 cosponsorIntroduced Jan 24, 2025
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Jan 24
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Senate committee
Jun 25
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Senate floor
Oct 8
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House
Jun 3
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Jun 12
Jun 12
Jun 12
Became Public Law No: 119-99.
Jun 12
Jun 12
Jun 12
Became Public Law No: 119-99.
Jun 12
Jun 12
Jun 12
Signed by President.
Jun 12
Jun 12
Jun 12
Signed by President.
Jun 8
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Jun 8
Presented to President.
Jun 8
Jun 8
Jun 8
Presented to President.
Jun 3
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Jun 3
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3
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Jun 3
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 14 (Roll no. 193).
Jun 3
Jun 3
Jun 3
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 14 (Roll no. 193).
Jun 3
Jun 3
Jun 3
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3794)
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All 25 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Jun 12
Became Public Law No: 119-99.
Jun 12
Became Public Law No: 119-99.
Jun 12
Signed by President.
Jun 12
Signed by President.
Jun 8
HOUSEPresented to President.
Jun 8
Presented to President.
Jun 3
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 14 (Roll no. 193).
Jun 3
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 14 (Roll no. 193).
Jun 3
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3794)
Jun 2
HOUSEAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 2
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 254.
Jun 2
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3765-3766; text: CR H3765)
Jun 2
HOUSEMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2025
Oct 10
HOUSEHeld at the desk.
Oct 10
HOUSEReceived in the House.
Oct 8
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 8
SENATEPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7007-7009; text: CR S7008)
Oct 8
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 6
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 178.
Oct 6
SENATECommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-73.
Oct 6
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-73.
Jun 25
SENATECommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jan 24
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan 24
Introduced in Senate
All 1 cosponsor
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