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HR 4356 103th Congress House

Charitable Contributions Encouragement Act of 1994

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals who do not itemize their deductions a deduction for a portion of their charitable contributions, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 5, 1994 See on congress.gov
Taxation Charitable contributionsIncome taxTax deductions
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It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 5, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 5, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E862)
May 5, 1994
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 5, 1994

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Charitable Contributions Encouragement Act of 1994 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers who do not itemize deductions to deduct a portion of their charitable contributions.

Excludes the deduction for charitable contributions from the overall limitation on itemized deductions.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · May 5, 1994
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