H.R. 6648 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
FERA Act of 2008
H.R. 6648 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jul 29, 2008, sponsored by Bill Sali with 22 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
- Jul 29, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 22
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Family Energy Relief Act of 2008 or the FERA Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual taxpayer a $500 tax credit ($1,000 in the case of a joint return). Allows an additional $250 tax credit for each dependent of the taxpayer.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Sali (R-ID). Co-sponsors: 22 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 29, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jul 29, 2008)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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