HR 6611 · 110th Congress · Taxation

Strengthen American Manufacturers Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-07-24· Sponsored by Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10]· 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: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.(2008-07-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Strengthen American Manufacturers Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) make permanent the tax credit for increasing research activities; (2) increase to 20% the rate of the alternative simplified tax credit for research expenses; (3) make permanent the increased expensing allowance for depreciable business property; and (4) reduce to 30% the maximum income tax rate for corporations. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct studies of: (1) the impact of workplace employee health care facilities on employee health and and productivity; and (2) the best practices for encouraging college graduates from rural areas to return to those areas after graduation.…

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Cosponsors (4)

3 Democrats1 Republican