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Introduced
05/25/2017
05/25/2017
In Committee
05/25/2017
05/25/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax exclusion for benefits paid to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical providers by states and local governments, to: (1) increase the amount of benefits excludible, and (2) make the tax exclusion permanent.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the tax exclusion for benefits paid by state and local governments to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical providers from $30 to $50, and to make this tax exclusion permanent. The bill aims to provide incentives and support for these volunteer responders who play a crucial role in their communities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (12)
Susan Collins (R)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Mike Rounds (R),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 05/25/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1238/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1238/BILLS-115s1238is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1238/BILLS-115s1238is.pdf.pdf |
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