H.R. 4736 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Independent Film Small Business Job Creation Act of 2004
H.R. 4736 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jun 25, 2004, sponsored by Karen McCarthy with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 25, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Independent Film Small Business Job Creation Act of 2004 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax deduction for expenditures relating to the production, promotion and distribution of U.S. independent motion picture films with budgets between $2 and $20 million (adjusted for inflation).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Karen McCarthy (D-MO). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 25, 2004
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jun 25, 2004)
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- H.R. 5394: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the taxation of arrow components.
- S. 2: Jobs and Growth Tax Act of 2003
- H.R. 7: Charitable Giving Act of 2003
- H.R. 8: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2003
Committees
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