United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 6537 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain tax benefits related to empowerment zones to the District of Columbia.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill extends empowerment zone tax benefits to the District of Columbia.

  • 26 U.S.C. 1391(b)(2)

    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.

    It designates portions of the District of Columbia as empowerment zones for tax benefit purposes.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1161)

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 6537?
HR 6537 is sponsored by Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 6537?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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