H.R. 4729 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Home Energy Assistance Tax Credit Act of 2006
H.R. 4729 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 8, 2006, sponsored by Steven C. LaTourette with 27 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 8, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 27
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Home Energy Assistance Tax Credit Act of 2006 - Allows individual taxpayers a refundable tax credit for 25% of of their home energy costs (i.e., electricity, natural gas, propane, and heating oil) incurred between October 1, 2005, and March 31, 2006. Limits the amount of such credit to $200 ($400 for joint returns) and reduces the credit for taxpayers whose adjusted gross income exceeds $30,000 ($60,000 for joint returns).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steven C. LaTourette (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Feb 8, 2006)
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