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H.R. 1296 · 98th Congress · 1983–1984

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow any taxpayer to elect to treat for income tax purposes any crop received under a Federal program for removing land from agricultural production as produced by the taxpayer, to allow any taxpayer to elect to defer income on any cancellation under such a program of any price support loan, and to provide that participation in such a program s

H.R. 1296 in the 98th Congress (1983–1984) became law — introduced on Feb 7, 1983, sponsored by Tom Harkin. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Feb 7, 1983
Policy area
Agriculture
Public law
Public Law 98-4

Sponsor

Tom Harkin (D-IA)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 7, 1983
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawMar 11, 1983

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