H.R. 308 (111th): Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2009

Introduced:
Jan 08, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-FL9]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 2067 (112th) on Jun 01, 2011.

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 8, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 08, 2009
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
Committees

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against tax for hurricane and tornado mitigation expenditures.

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Last updated Jan 08, 2009.
8 pages

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1/8/2009--Introduced.
Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2009 - 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.

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