HR 2836 · 115th Congress · Taxation

SHELTER Act

Introduced 2017-06-08· Sponsored by Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.(2017-06-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Strengthening Homes and Eliminating Liabilities Through Encouraging Readiness Act or the SHELTER Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual and business taxpayers a tax credit for 25% of their qualified hurricane and tornado mitigation property expenditures up to $5,000 for any taxable year. The bill defines such expenditures as expenditures in a dwelling unit or place of business for property to improve the strength of a roof deck attachment, create a secondary water barrier, improve the durability of a roof covering, brace gable-end walls, reinforce the connections between a roof and supporting wall, protect against windborne debris, or protect exterior doors and garages.…

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Cosponsors (5)

3 Democrats2 Republicans