S. 85 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Good Samaritan Hunger Relief Tax Incentive Act
S. 85 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jan 7, 2003, sponsored by Richard G. Lugar with 21 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
- Jan 7, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Good Samaritan Hunger Relief Tax Incentive Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to set forth a special rule allowing a charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard G. Lugar (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jan 7, 2003)
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