HR 4212 · 103th Congress · Taxation

Biotechnology Stimulus Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-04-14· Sponsored by Rep. Blute, Peter I. [R-MA-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2590)(1994-04-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Biotechnology Stimulus Act of 1994 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code with regard to the biotechnology research credit to: (1) establish an alternative credit calculation based on aggregate research expenses; and (2) make the credit permanent. Establishes: (1) a biotechnology variable capital gains deduction; and (2) a capital gains exclusion for biotechnology startup business stock held for more than two years. Provides for the indexing of certain capital assets for purposes of gain or loss determinations. Expresses the sense of the Congress that accounting standards should not be changed to require that biotechnology businesses deduct the value of stock options from their profits.…

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Cosponsors (8)

3 Democrats5 Republicans