H.R. 4440 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005
H.R. 4440 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Dec 6, 2005, sponsored by Jim McCrery III with 8 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 6, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Taxation
- Public law
- Public Law 109-135
What it does
Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005 - Title I: Establishment of Gulf Opportunity Zone - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a program of tax benefits for businesses and individuals affected by Hurricane Katrina by creating a Gulf Opportunity Zone (or GO Zone).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim McCrery III (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 6, 2005
- Passed the HouseDec 7, 2005
- Passed the SenateDec 16, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentDec 19, 2005
- Became lawDec 22, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-135. (Dec 22, 2005)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 7, 2005 · Passed415–4
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Gulf Opportunity Zone ActHouse · Dec 7, 2005
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- H.R. 3768: Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005
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- H.R. 3304: Growing Real Ownership for Workers Act of 2005
- H.R. 3883: Timber Tax Act of 2005
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- H.R. 1270: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust…
- H.R. 1134: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the proper tax treatment of certain…
- H.R. 3768: Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005
- H.R. 4297: Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005
- H.R. 1499: Heroes Earned Retirement Opportunities Act
- H.R. 6111: Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006
- H.R. 6131: To permit certain expenditures from the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.
- H.R. 6429: Fallen Firefighters Assistance Tax Clarification Act of 2006
- H.R. 8: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2005
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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