S 713 · 106th Congress · Taxation

Native Alaskan Subsistence Whaling Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-03-25· Sponsored by Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.(1999-03-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Native Alaskan Subsistence Whaling Act of 1999 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide a charitable deduction for up to $7,500 of the reasonable and necessary whaling expenses incurred in support of Native Alaskan subsistence bowhead whale hunting activities conducted pursuant to the management plan of the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission. Limits such deduction to an individual recognized by the Commission as a whaling captain charged with the responsibility of maintaining and carrying out such sanctioned whaling activities. Lists as whaling expenses those for: (1) the acquisition and maintenance of whaling boats, weapons, and gear; (2) food and other provisions for the crew; and (3) storage and distribution of the catch.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican