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

USA115th CongressHR-2836| House 
| Updated: 6/20/2017
Gus M. Bilirakis

Gus M. Bilirakis

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (5)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Work and Welfare Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Strengthening Homes and Eliminating Liabilities Through Encouraging Readiness Act or the SHELTER Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual and business taxpayers a tax credit for 25% of their qualified hurricane and tornado mitigation property expenditures up to $5,000 for any taxable year. The bill defines such expenditures as expenditures in a dwelling unit or place of business for property 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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Timeline
Jun 8, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 8, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4715)
Jun 20, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
  • June 8, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 8, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • June 8, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4715)


  • June 20, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

Taxation

Income tax creditsNatural disastersResidential rehabilitation and home repair

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

USA115th CongressHR-2836| House 
| Updated: 6/20/2017
Strengthening Homes and Eliminating Liabilities Through Encouraging Readiness Act or the SHELTER Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual and business taxpayers a tax credit for 25% of their qualified hurricane and tornado mitigation property expenditures up to $5,000 for any taxable year. The bill defines such expenditures as expenditures in a dwelling unit or place of business for property 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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Timeline
Jun 8, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 8, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4715)
Jun 20, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
  • June 8, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 8, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • June 8, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4715)


  • June 20, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Gus M. Bilirakis

Gus M. Bilirakis

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (5)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Work and Welfare Subcommittee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Income tax creditsNatural disastersResidential rehabilitation and home repair