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- H.R.5537
H.R.5537: Volunteer Firefighter Fairness Act of 2010
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced June 16, 2010
- Latest Major Action June 16, 2010
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (7 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Volunteer Firefighter Fairness Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat qualified emergency service volunteers as independent contractors, not employees, for tax purposes. Defines "qualified emergency service volunteers" to include volunteers performing fire fighting and prevention services, emergency medical services, and ambulance services.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| June 16, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by David Wu (D-Ore.) |