Bill115th CongressFiled Mar 15, 2017Taxation
H.R. 1550
Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 15, 2017)
Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act of 2017
This bill amends the 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 dollar limitation on the exclusion, and (2) make the tax exclusion permanent. (Under current law, the exclusion expired in 2010.)
What just happenedMar 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8](R-WA)Sponsor
52 cosponsors26 D26 R
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- Introduced in HouseMar 15, 2017
- Mar 15, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House
- Mar 15, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House