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H.R. 2138 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Investment in America Act of 2007

H.R. 2138 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on May 3, 2007, sponsored by Sander M. Levin with 167 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
May 3, 2007
Co-sponsors
167
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Investment in America Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase from 12 to 20% the rate of the alternative simplified tax credit for research expenses; (2) make permanent the tax credit for increasing research activities; and (3) repeal the alternative incremental tax credit for research expenses.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Sander M. Levin (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 81 Democrats, 86 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 3, 2007
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (May 3, 2007)

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