H.R. 747 (112th): Build America Bonds Extension Act of 2011

Introduced:
Feb 16, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Adam Schiff [D-CA29]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 16, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 16, 2011
Referred to Committee Feb 16, 2011
Cosponsors
7 cosponsors (7D) (show)
Committees

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the Build America Bonds program.

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Last updated Feb 16, 2011.
5 pages

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2/16/2011--Introduced.
Build America Bonds Extension Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the Build America Bond program, to: (1) extend until December 31, 2012, the authority to issue such bonds and the authority for payments to issuers of such bonds, (2) reduce the percentage rate of payments to issuers, (3) incorporate in the definition of "Build American bond" certain tax-exempt private activity bonds, and (4) allow refundings of currently issued Build America bonds.

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