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- H.R.6827
H.R.6827: Enable Divestment from Sudan and Iran Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced Aug. 1, 2008
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2008
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (7 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Enable Divestment from Sudan and Iran Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to promote the divestment of investments in Iran or the Sudan by pemitting the deferral of tax on any gain from the sale of securities in any business that is engaged in certain discouraged activities in Iran or the Sudan if the holder of such securities purchases replacement securities from a business not engaged in such discouraged activities. Includes as...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| Aug. 1, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) |