H.R. 1478 (105th): To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow companies to donate computer equipment and software, and training related thereto, to elementary and secondary schools for use in their educational programs, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Apr 29, 1997 (105th Congress, 1997–1998)
Sponsor:
Rep. Anna Eshoo [D-CA14]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on April 29, 1997, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Apr 29, 1997
Cosponsors
40 cosponsors (36D, 4R) (show)
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House Ways and Means

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Last updated Apr 29, 1997.
12 pages

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4/29/1997--Introduced.
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to set forth a special rule for the donation by a corporation, as a charitable deduction, of computer equipment and software, as well as related training, to elementary and secondary schools and to qualified organizations providing assistance to disabled individuals. Directs the Comptroller General to report concerning such deductions. Expresses the sense of the Congress that one of the main purposes of such enhanced charitable deduction is to encourage the donation of computer equipment and software to: (1) schools serving low income communities; (2) schools with budgets below applicable norms; and (3) schools with student test scores below the norm.

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