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Better America Bonds Act of 1999

Introduced: July 1, 1999 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 2 steps

Introduced

In committee

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Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Jul 1, 1999

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Jul 1, 1999

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Better America Bonds Act of 1999 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a limited income tax credit to a holder of a Better America Bond. Requires the proceeds of such bonds to be used for specified purposes, including: (1) the acquisition of land for use as open space, wetlands, public parks, or greenways, and the provision of visitor facilities for land so used; (2) the remediation of land so acquired to enhance water quality; and (3) the environmental assessment and remediation of real property owned by a State or local government.

What's happening now July 1, 1999

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Committees of jurisdiction 1