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DemocratBill · H.R. 6537· House(119-HR-6537)

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain tax benefits related to empowerment zones to the District of Columbia.

Rep. Norton
Age: 89 years
District of Columbia
Introduced
12/9/2025
Last activity
12/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by
Eleanor Norton
Cosponsors
None
Taxation
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The goal is to extend certain tax benefits related to empowerment zones to the District of Columbia. It specifically treats parts of the District of Columbia as an empowerment zone. This treatment is based on the largest area within the District that meets specific eligibility requirements. These changes would take effect for periods beginning after December 31, 2025.

Yes· 3 of 9

  • Does this cut taxes for small businesses?+5

    The bill extends empowerment zone tax benefits which typically provide tax relief for small businesses operating in designated areas.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5

    The extension of empowerment zone status provides specific tax-related support for businesses within the District of Columbia.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+5

    The bill provides tax incentives that directly benefit business owners operating within the designated areas of the District of Columbia.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.