H.R. 953 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Veterans Travel Tax Relief Act of 2009
H.R. 953 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 10, 2009, sponsored by Dean Heller with 68 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 10, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 68
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Veterans Travel Tax Relief Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow veterans a deduction from gross income for their travel expenses, including those of a family member, to a Department of Veterans Affairs medical center for treatment related to a service-connected disability or for an examination related to a claim for disability compensation or a pension.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dean Heller (R-NV). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 40 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 10, 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 10, 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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