H.R. 539 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Buildings for the 21st Century Act
H.R. 539 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 17, 2007, sponsored by Allyson Y. Schwartz with 146 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 17, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 146
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Buildings for the 21st Century Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the allowable amount of the tax deduction for energy efficient commercial building costs; and (2) extend such deduction through 2013.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Allyson Y. Schwartz (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 109 Democrats, 37 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 17, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jan 17, 2007)
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