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House Republicans block Dina Titus amendment to restore gambling loss deductions

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House Republican leaders blocked Nevada Representative Dina Titus’s amendment to restore the full federal deduction for gambling losses, according to the report. The measure would reverse a 90% cap introduced in last year’s legislation; Titus said she had submitted another amendment, while supporters are also looking to the Senate.

The cap affects the federal tax treatment of gambling losses and remains subject to further legislative action.

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US lawmakers seek to restore full gambling loss deductions

Representative Dina Titus renewed efforts in Congress to reverse the US cap on deductible gambling losses during debate over HR 7148, according to the report. Her FAIR BET Act amendment would restore full deductions; separate legislation from Representatives Steven Horsford and Max Miller also seeks that change. The proposed amendment could still be removed during negotiations.

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