To accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
Sponsor and status
113th Congress (2013–2015)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Mar 25, 2014
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on March 25, 2014.
35 Cosponsors (26 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“President signs into law Swalwell bill to help the Philippines recover from Typhoon Haiyan”
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Rep. Eric Swalwell [D-CA14]
(Sponsor)
on Mar 26, 2014
“Rep. Heck Applauds House Passage of Philippines Charitable Giving Assistance Act”
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Rep. Joseph Heck [R-NV3, 2011-2016]
(Co-sponsor)
on Mar 25, 2014
“On the House Floor This Week - 3/24/14”
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Rep. John K. Delaney [D-MD6, 2013-2018]
on Mar 24, 2014
Incorporated legislation
This bill incorporates provisions from:
S. 1821: Philippines Charitable Giving Assistance Act
Passed Senate (House next) on Mar 6, 2014. 100% incorporated. (compare text)
History
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Dec 12, 2013
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Introduced
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Mar 6, 2014
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Identical Bill —
Passed Senate (House next)
This activity took place on a related bill, S. 1821 (113th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on H.R. 3771 (113th). |
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Mar 24, 2014
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Passed House (Senate next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. The vote was by voice vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Mar 25, 2014
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Passed Senate
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Mar 25, 2014
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 3771 (113th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress, which met from Jan 3, 2013 to Jan 2, 2015. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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