To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain combat zone compensation of certain servicemembers relating to remotely piloted aircraft from gross income.

House Bill

H.R. 6912

119th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain combat zone compensation of certain servicemembers relating to remotely piloted aircraft from gross income.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Horsford

D - NV

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This bill would provide tax relief to military servicemembers who operate drones and remotely piloted aircraft in combat zones. It ensures these servicemembers receive the same tax-free combat pay benefits that troops physically present in combat zones already receive, recognizing that drone operators face combat-related stress and risks even when operating from distant locations.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would provide tax relief to military servicemembers who operate drones and remotely piloted aircraft in combat zones. It ensures these servicemembers receive the same tax-free combat pay benefits that troops physically present in combat zones already receive, recognizing that drone operators face combat-related stress and risks even when operating from distant locations.

Last updated: 1/18/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Extends combat zone tax exemptions to servicemembers operating remotely piloted aircraft (drones) in support of combat operations
Addresses a gap in current tax law that doesn't recognize drone operators as receiving combat zone compensation, despite their direct involvement in combat missions
Would allow affected servicemembers to exclude their combat-related compensation from taxable income, putting more money back in their pockets
Recognizes the evolving nature of modern warfare where combat involvement doesn't always require physical presence in the war zone

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly benefit U.S. military personnel who operate drones and remotely piloted aircraft in combat operations, potentially affecting thousands of Air Force and Army servicemembers. By excluding their combat compensation from taxable income, these servicemembers would keep more of their earnings and receive parity with traditional combat troops, acknowledging their crucial role in modern military operations despite operating from bases outside traditional combat zones.

Policy Areas

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6912, 119th Congress (2025). "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain combat zone compensation of certain servicemembers relating to remotely piloted aircraft from gross income.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6912