H.R. 1194 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2009
H.R. 1194 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 25, 2009, sponsored by James R. Langevin with 138 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 25, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 138
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2009 - 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: 96 Democrats, 42 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Feb 25, 2009)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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