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H.R. 4586 · 119th Congress

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IntroducedInternational Affairs
IntroducedJul 22, 2025
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Sep 2, 2026: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Jackson (IL) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4586, a bill originally introduced by Represe… It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 10 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 4586 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 10 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as introduced in the House (Jul 22, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Findings
  • Sec. 3 Statement of policy
  • Sec. 4 Support for diaspora investments from the United States International Development Finance Corporation
  • Sec. 5 Diaspora infrastructure bond framework
  • Sec. 6 Market expansion for remittance providers
  • Sec. 7 Deduction for remittances used for qualified purposes
  • Sec. 8 Exclusion of income attributable to certified diaspora investments
  • Sec. 9 Repeal of remittance excise tax
  • Sec. 10 Report
  • Sec. 11 Definitions
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    What has happened

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    1. Sep 2, 2026ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Jackson (IL) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4586, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cherfilus-McCormick for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    2. Jul 22, 2025Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Financial Services.House floor actions
    3. Jul 22, 2025Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Financial Services.House floor actions
    4. Jul 22, 2025Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Financial Services.House floor actions
    5. Jul 22, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    6. Jul 22, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Cosponsors

    • Wesley Bell D-MO-1
    • André Carson D-IN-7
    • Danny K. Davis D-IL-7
    • Jonathan L. Jackson D-IL-1
    • Stacey E. Plaskett D-VI-At Large