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H.R. 1742 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2007

H.R. 1742 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Mar 28, 2007, sponsored by James R. Langevin with 148 co-sponsors.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 28, 2007
Co-sponsors
148
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to classify automatic fire sprinkler systems as five-year depreciable property. Makes this Act applicable to property placed in service after April 11, 2003.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

James R. Langevin (D-RI). Co-sponsors: 93 Democrats, 55 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 28, 2007
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Mar 28, 2007)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1742 (110th Congress): Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2007,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/110-hr-1742/fire-sprinkler-incentive-act-of-2007 (accessed 2026-10-17).