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HR 5595119th CongressIn Committee
Requiring Excise for Migrant Income Transfers Act” or the “REMIT Act.
Introduced: Sep 26, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-Virginia)
Economy & Taxes
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the existing tax structure on remittance transfers—money sent by individuals (typically immigrants) to recipients in other countries. While the bill's title indicates an intent to change how these transfers are taxed, the full legislative text beyond the title was not provided, making it impossible to determine the specific modifications proposed. Remittance transfers are a significant source of income for many developing countries, and any tax changes could affect both senders (often working-class immigrants) and recipients abroad, as well as the money transfer industry.
Key Points
- 1Targets remittance transfers: The bill specifically focuses on modifying tax treatment of money sent across international borders
- 2Amends Internal Revenue Code: Changes would be incorporated into the federal tax code (Title 26)
- 3Scope unclear: Without full text, the specific nature of modifications (increase, decrease, or restructuring of taxes) cannot be determined
- 4Potential revenue implications: Any tax modification on remittances could affect federal revenue collection
- 5Industry impact: Changes could affect money transfer services, banks, and other financial institutions facilitating remittances
Impact Areas
Immigrant communities: Individuals who regularly send money to family members in their countries of originRecipient countries: Developing nations that rely on remittance income as part of their economiesFinancial services industry: Money transfer companies, banks, and payment processors that handle international transfersFederal revenue: Potential changes to tax collection from remittance transactionsInternational relations: Possible effects on economic relationships with countries that receive significant remittance flows
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