H.R. 806 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Artists' Contribution to American Heritage Act of 2003
H.R. 806 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 13, 2003, sponsored by Amo Houghton Jr. with 103 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
- Feb 13, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 103
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Artists' Contribution to American Heritage Act of 2003 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide a fair market value (determined at time of contribution) deduction for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, scholarly compositions, or the copyright created by a qualifying donor. Exempts certain non-personal letters and memoranda from such treatment.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Amo Houghton Jr. (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 62 Democrats, 40 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Feb 13, 2003)
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