H.R. 6398 (112th): Home Energy Savings Act of 2012

Introduced:
Sep 13, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jim Gerlach [R-PA6]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 13, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 13, 2012
Referred to Committee Sep 13, 2012
Cosponsors
4 cosponsors (3D, 1R) (show)
Committees

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and extend the credit for nonbusiness energy property.

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Last updated Sep 13, 2012.
9 pages

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9/13/2012--Introduced.
Home Energy Savings Act of 2012 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for nonbusiness energy property expenditures, to:
(1) make such tax credit permanent;
(2) increase from $500 to $1,000 the dollar limitation on such credit;
(3) allow the inclusion of labor costs in amounts eligible for such credit;
(4) revise definitions and requirements relating to roofing products and for natural gas, propane, oil furnaces, or hot water boilers and heaters; and
(5) set forth documentation requirements for claiming such credit.

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