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H.R. 361 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 1-year extension of the increased expensing of certain depreciable business assets and the special depreciation allowance for certain business property.

H.R. 361 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 9, 2009, sponsored by Bobby Bright with 2 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 9, 2009
Co-sponsors
2
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2009: (1) the increased ($250,000) expensing allowance for depreciable business assets; and (2) the additional 50% depreciation allowance for certain types of investment property (bonus depreciation).

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Bobby Bright (D-AL). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 9, 2009
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jan 9, 2009)

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