Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007
Latest action · Jun 7, 2007 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6167-6169)
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2007
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual and business taxpayers in certain states a tax credit for 25% of their qualified hurricane and tornado mitigation property expenditures up to $5,000 for any taxable year. Defines such expenditures as expenditures in a dwelling unit to improve the strength of a roof deck attachment, create a secondary water barrier, improve the durability of a roof covering, brace gable-end walls, reinforce the connections between a roof and supporting wall, protect against windborne debris, or protect exterior doors and garages.
Cosponsors 11
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 8, 2007 to Feb 6, 2008, with 3 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-FL | Ginny Brown-Waite | Original | Feb 8, 2007 |
| R-FL | Lincoln Diaz-Balart | Original | Feb 8, 2007 |
| R-FL | Mario Diaz-Balart | Original | Feb 8, 2007 |
| R-SC | Joe Wilson | Feb 28, 2007 | |
| R-PA | Phil English | Feb 28, 2007 | |
| D-MO | Russ Carnahan | Feb 28, 2007 | |
| R-NC | Sue Wilkins Myrick | Feb 28, 2007 | |
| D-TX | Nick Lampson | Mar 6, 2007 | |
| R-FL | Ileana Ros-Lehtinen | Mar 26, 2007 | |
| R-AL | Spencer Bachus | Jan 29, 2008 | |
| R-KY | Ed Whitfield | Feb 6, 2008 |
Actions 5
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 7, 2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6167-6169)
- Apr 19, 2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3684)
- Feb 28, 2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1980)
- Feb 8, 2007Introduced in House
- Feb 8, 2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Related bills 3
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 930 | Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 | Related bill | Mar 20, 2007 |
| S 3427 | Coastal Homeowners Assistance Act | Related bill | Aug 1, 2008 |
| HR 6762 | Homeowners Insurance and Mitigation Assistance Act of 2008 | Related bill | Jul 31, 2008 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Taxation.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Feb 8, 2007Introduced in House
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