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H.R. 2147

RURAL Act of 2019

Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands Act of 2019 or the RURAL Act of 2019

This bill modifies the definition of income used to determine the tax-exempt status of a mutual or cooperative telephone or electric company to exclude certain government grants, contributions, and assistance.

Specifically, the bill excludes from income (1) grants, contributions, and assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act or by local, state, or regional governmental entities for disasters or emergencies; and (2) certain grants or contributions provided by a government entity for electric, communications, broadband, internet, or other utility facilities or services.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7](D-AL)Sponsor
310 cosponsors136 D174 R
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  1. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  2. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  3. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

RURAL Act of 2019 — Informed