H.R. 2498 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the tax incentives for the use of biodiesel through 2010.
H.R. 2498 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 19, 2005, sponsored by Kenny Hulshof with 71 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 19, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 71
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2010, the income tax credit for biodiesel used as fuel and the excise credits for biodiesel mixtures and biodiesel used to produce biodiesel mixtures.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kenny Hulshof (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 29 Democrats, 42 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 19, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (May 19, 2005)
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