Bill114th CongressFiled Feb 26, 2016Taxation
H.R. 4645
Environmental Justice Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 26, 2016)
Environmental Justice Act of 2016
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a credit against the employment taxes of a tax-exempt organization equal to 40% of amounts paid or incurred by such organization to support environmental justice communities or projects. The limit on the amount of such credit for a calendar year is $10,000.
What just happenedFeb 26, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5](D-GA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 26, 2016
- Feb 26, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Feb 26, 2016IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E240)
- Feb 26, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
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Introduced in House