Bill115th CongressFiled May 25, 2017Taxation
S. 1238
Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 25, 2017)
Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act of 2017
This bill amends Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax exclusion for benefits paid to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical providers by states and local governments, to: (1) increase the amount of benefits excludible, and (2) make the tax exclusion permanent.
What just happenedMay 25, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME](R-ME)Sponsor
11 cosponsors10 D1 R
11cosponsors1committees2actions2related bills8subjects
- Introduced in SenateMay 25, 2017
- May 25, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - May 25, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate