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H.R. 4118 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

To exclude from gross income payments from the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund to the victims of the tragic event at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University.

H.R. 4118 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Nov 8, 2007, sponsored by Rick Boucher with 7 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
Became law
Introduced
Nov 8, 2007
Co-sponsors
7
Policy area
Taxation
Public law
Public Law 110-141

What it does

Excludes from gross income, for federal income tax purposes, any payments made by Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) out of the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund to the victims of the tragic shootings at such school on April 16, 2007.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Rick Boucher (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 6 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedNov 8, 2007
  • Passed the HouseDec 4, 2007
  • Passed the SenateDec 6, 2007
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 11, 2007
  • Became lawDec 19, 2007

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-141. (Dec 19, 2007)

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