HR 4839 · 107th Congress · Taxation
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for employers who allow their employees to participate in volunteer firefighter training.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.(2002-05-23)
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Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide a tax credit to an employer of up to $1000 per employee for allowing workers who are volunteer firefighters to participate in "qualified firefighting training." Prohibits employers from earning credit if they charge employees with any kind of leave or compensatory time off or if they demote or dismiss employees due to participation in the training. Defines "qualified firefighter training."…
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Cosponsors (16)
7 Democrats9 Republicans