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H.R. 6537

U.S. House•In House Committee

Summary

H.R. 6537, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain tax benefits related to empowerment zones to the District of Columbia, was introduced in the House on Dec 9, 2025 by Rep. Eleanor Norton (D). It was referred to Ways And Means, and last saw action on Dec 9, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Record

Text

H.R. 6537 has no co-sponsors and has not gone to a roll call.

hb6537/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 6537 IH: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain tax benefits related to empowerment zones to the District of Columbia.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2025-12-09
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  H. R. 6537  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   December 9, 2025   Ms. Norton  introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Ways and Means    A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain tax benefits related to empowerment zones to the District of Columbia.
1.
District of Columbia treated as empowerment zone
(a)
In general
 Section 1391(b)(2)  of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following:  There shall be treated as an empowerment zone designated under this section so much of the District of Columbia as would result in the largest area within such District meeting the eligibility requirements for designation under section 1391. Deemed treatment under the preceding sentence shall not be taken into account in determining the number of empowerment zones which may be designated under this section. .
(b)
Effective date
The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods beginning after December 31, 2025.

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2025-12-09
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

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

Sponsors

Rep. Eleanor Norton (D) sponsors H.R. 6537 alone.

Eleanor Norton

Rep. · D–DC · Sponsor

Committees

H.R. 6537 went before 1 committee: Ways and Means.

Ways and Means
Ways and Means
Referred To · Dec 9, 2025 · 1,160 Bills

Actions

H.R. 6537 has taken 3 actions since Dec 9, 2025.

ChamberAction
Dec 9, 2025
House
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2025
House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1161)
Dec 9, 2025
House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.Ways and Means Committee

Votes

H.R. 6537 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 6537 goes by 2 titles.

  • To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain tax benefits related to empowerment zones to the District of Columbia. — Official Title as Introduced
  • To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain tax benefits related to empowerment zones to the District of Columbia. — Display Title

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 6537 under Taxation, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 6537’s is Taxation.

hr6537/policy-areas.txt
TaxationAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com