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- H.R.5839
H.R.5839: Disaster Savings and Resilient Construction Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced May 18, 2012
- Latest Major Action Sept. 19, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (5 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Disaster Savings and Resilient Construction Act of 2012 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a business-related tax credit for the cost of constructing commercial and residential buildings that comply with resilient construction requirements in a federally-declared major disaster area. Defines "resilient construction requirements" as requirements that ensure that such buildings: (1) can resist hazards brought on by a major disaster and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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CHANGE OF FIRST SPONSOR - Mr. Diaz-Balart asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5839, originally introduced by Representative Geoff Davis (KY), for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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| May 18, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Geoff Davis (R-Ky.) |