[20031128]RS21683_2003年军人家庭税收减免法.pdf

1 Members of the Foreign Service also qualify to make the election.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21683November 28, 2003Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003Erika LunderLegislative AttorneyAmerican Law DivisionSummaryThe Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003, H.R. 3365, became P.L. 108-121 onNovember 11, 2003. The Act provides various types of tax relief to members of theArmed Forces. Additionally, the Act suspends the tax-exempt status of organizationsinvolved in terrorist activities, offers tax relief to astronauts who die in the line of duty,and extends the authorization for certain customs user fees.The Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003, H.R. 3365, contains a variety ofmeasures that are primarily intended to provide tax relief to members of the ArmedForces. The House of Representatives voted unanimously in favor of the bill on October29, 2003. The Senate passed a significantly amended version by unanimous consent onNovember 3 and the House unanimously approved the Senate amendments on November5. President Bush signed the bill into law, P.L. 108-121, on November 11, 2003.Measures Provid