H.R. 5583 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Keep Small Businesses Profitable Act of 2006
H.R. 5583 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jun 12, 2006, sponsored by Melissa Bean with 20 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
- Jun 12, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Keep Small Businesses Profitable Act of 2006 - Provides that the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the tax deduction for business use of an automobile shall not be less than 48.5 cents per mile in 2006.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Melissa Bean (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 19 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 12, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jun 12, 2006)
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