H.R.4287: Katrina/Rita Hurricane Relief Act of 2005

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about emergency management
  • Introduced Nov. 9, 2005
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 9, 2005

Bill Cosponsors

2 (All Democrats)

Bill Summary

Katrina/Rita Hurricane Relief Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax deduction from gross income (available to taxpayers who do not itemize deductions) for cash contributions made between August 28, 2005, and December 31, 2006, to a charitable organization for relief efforts related to Hurricanes Katrina or Rita.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Nov. 9, 2005

Introduced in the House by Brad Sherman (D-Calif.)

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