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H.R. 539 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Buildings for the 21st Century Act

H.R. 539 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 17, 2007, sponsored by Allyson Y. Schwartz with 146 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
Jan 17, 2007
Co-sponsors
146
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Buildings for the 21st Century Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the allowable amount of the tax deduction for energy efficient commercial building costs; and (2) extend such deduction through 2013.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Allyson Y. Schwartz (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 109 Democrats, 37 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 17, 2007
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jan 17, 2007)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 539 (110th Congress): Buildings for the 21st Century Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/110-hr-539/buildings-for-the-21st-century-act (accessed 2026-10-17).