Illegal War Refund Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 10498, introduced by Representative Ro Khanna, is a proposed bill that aims to provide payments to United States taxpayers and their dependents. The stated purpose of these payments is to compensate them for the costs associated with a war involving Iran. The bill also includes a provision for "other purposes," but the specifics of these are not detailed in the provided information.
The bill would directly affect United States taxpayers and their dependents by potentially offering them financial compensation. The exact amount and eligibility criteria for these payments are not specified at this stage, as the full text of the bill has not yet been published.
Currently, H.R. 10498 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet begun the legislative process. It would need to be referred to a committee for review, potentially undergo hearings and markups, and then be considered by the House of Representatives and possibly the Senate before it could become law.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10498 do?
- H.R. 10498, introduced by Representative Ro Khanna, is a proposed bill that aims to provide payments to United States taxpayers and their dependents. The stated purpose of these payments is to compensate them for the costs associated with a war involving Iran. The bill also includes a provision for "other purposes," but the specifics of these are not detailed in the provided information. The bill would directly affect United States taxpayers and their dependents by potentially offering them financial compensation. The exact amount and eligibility criteria for these payments are not specified at this stage, as the full text of the bill has not yet been published. Currently, H.R. 10498 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet begun the legislative process. It would need to be referred to a committee for review, potentially undergo hearings and markups, and then be considered by the House of Representatives and possibly the Senate before it could become law.
- Has H.R. 10498 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10498. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10498?
- H.R. 10498 was sponsored by Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10498?
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (17 Sep 2026).
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