The public record · 119th Congress

PAW Act of 2025

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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the surviving spouse filing status to individuals whose spouses have died within the last five taxable years.Official Title as Introduced

PAW Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced

Protect American Widows Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 5669·House·Bill·Taxation

Rep. Jefferson Van Drew(Republican-New Jersey-2)·

Sep 30, 2025

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Sep 30, 2025

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Bill text

Sep 30, 2025As introduced in the House