H.R. 4626 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
BRACE Act
H.R. 4626 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 25, 2016, sponsored by Lynn Jenkins with 226 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 25, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 226
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act or the BRACE Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the tax credit for railroad track maintenance.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lynn Jenkins (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 94 Democrats, 132 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Feb 25, 2016)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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