Washington, April 27 -- Congresswoman Gwen Moore issued the following press release:
Today, during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the House voted overwhelmingly to pass Rep. Moore's Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act. This legislation, co-led with Rep. Lloyd Smucker, will amend the nation's tax code to ensure survivors of sexual abuse and unwanted and illegal sexual contact do not have to pay taxes on settlement income when they prevail legally against their abuser.
"I am beyond thrilled that the House passed the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act. As we recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month, it is a timely moment to advance this legislation. I thank Rep. Smucker for his partnership on this bipartisan bill. This marks a major step t...