SERVE Act of 2015
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 21, 2015)
Supporting Emergency Responders Volunteer Efforts Act of 2015 or the SERVE Act of 2015
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual taxpayer who is a bona fide volunteer of a qualified volunteer emergency response organization a $1,000 refundable tax credit. Requires such individual to: (1) have served as a bona fide volunteer performing fire fighting and prevention services, emergency medical services, and ambulance services for more than six months in a taxable year; (2) have provided more than 40 hours of such services actively engaged in the prevention, control, or extinguishment of fires or response to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk; or (3) have been stationed on the premises of an emergency response organization in anticipation of being actively engaged in providing such services.
What just happenedJun 4, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 21, 2015
- Jun 4, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - May 21, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - May 21, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 21, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House