S. 461 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.
S. 461 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 24, 2009, sponsored by Blanche Lincoln with 53 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 24, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 53
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the allowable amount of the railroad track maintenance tax credit; (2) revise the types of expenditures eligible for such credit; and (3) extend such credit through 2012.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Blanche Lincoln (D-AR). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 24 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 24, 2009
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Feb 24, 2009)
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