Bill · H.R. 5898· House(119-HR-5898)
Lejeune Untaxed Compensation and Settlements Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 10/31/2025
- Last activity
- 10/31/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Jefferson Van Drew
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Lejeune Untaxed Compensation and Settlements Act of 2025. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 31, 2025. The main goal of the bill is to change the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, it excludes certain damages from a person's gross income. These are damages received from actions brought under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. The new rule applies to any damages received after the date the bill is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+9
Directly benefits veterans by ensuring their Camp Lejeune Justice Act settlement awards are entirely exempt from federal income tax.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+8
Ensures that veterans receiving Camp Lejeune settlement damages do not have to pay federal income tax on those funds.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
Many veterans and individuals affected by the Camp Lejeune water contamination are seniors who will benefit from untaxed settlements.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Tax relief on settlements: Section 2 of the bill excludes damages received from the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 from gross income. This is a positive benefit because people receiving these settlements will not have to pay federal income tax on that money, allowing them to keep more of what they were awarded.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts found: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+9Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Middle Class Households+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+8
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Middle Class Taxes+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+5
- 10/31/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House