H.R. 839 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Renewing the Dream Tax Credit Act
H.R. 839 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 13, 2003, sponsored by Rob Portman with 303 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 303
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Renewing the Dream Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit a community homeownership tax credit based upon an applicable percentage of each qualified residence's eligible basis. Makes such credit available to residences located: (1) in a census tract with a median gross income not exceeding 80 percent of the greater area or statewide median gross income; (2) in a rural area; (3) on an Indian reservation; or…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rob Portman (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 154 Democrats, 149 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1251) (Jun 25, 2004)
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- H.R. 4520: American Jobs Creation Act of 2004
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- H.R. 5394: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the taxation of arrow components.
- S. 2: Jobs and Growth Tax Act of 2003
- H.R. 7: Charitable Giving Act of 2003
- H.R. 8: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2003
Committees
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