To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the donation of wild game meat.
Latest action · Dec 16, 2009 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Progress
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- IntroducedDec 16, 2009
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the tax deduction for charitable contributions of qualified wild game meat by the processing fees paid with respect to such contributions; and (2) exclude from the gross income of meat processors processing fees paid by a charitable organization for the processing of donated wild game meat. Defines "qualified wild game meat" as the meat of any animal typically used for human consumption if: (1) such animal is killed in the wild by the individual making the charitable contribution; and (2) the meat is apparently wholesome and processed in accordance with applicable laws.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Dec 16, 2009.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-PA | Christopher P. Carney | Original | Dec 16, 2009 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Dec 16, 2009Introduced in House
- Dec 16, 2009Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 2794 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the donation of wild game meat. | Identical bill | Nov 18, 2009 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Taxation.
Text 1
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- Dec 16, 2009Introduced in House
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