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S.609: Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 27, 2015
- Latest Major Action Feb. 27, 2015
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (5 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act of 2015 Amends Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax exclusion for benefits paid to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical providers by states and local governments, to: (1) increase the amount of benefits excludible; and (2) make such tax exclusion available for taxable years beginning in 2015, 2016, or 2017.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 27, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Feb. 27, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) |