H.R. 3768 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005
H.R. 3768 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Sep 14, 2005, sponsored by Jim McCrery III with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 14, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Taxation
- Public law
- Public Law 109-73
What it does
Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005 - (Sec. 2) Defines: (1) "Hurricane Katrina disaster area" as an area declared as a major disaster area by the President before September 14, 2005, by reason of Hurricane Katrina; and (2) "core disaster area" as that portion of the Hurricane Katrina disaster area determined by the President to warrant individual or individual and public assistance.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim McCrery III (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 14, 2005
- Passed the HouseSep 15, 2005
- Passed the SenateSep 15, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentSep 22, 2005
- Became lawSep 23, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-73. (Sep 23, 2005)
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Committees
- Budget Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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