HR 4156
107th Congress
House
Clergy Housing Allowance Clarification Act of 2002
Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that the parsonage allowance exclusion is limited to the fair rental value of the property.
Taxation
ClergyHousing and Community DevelopmentIncome taxParking facilities
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Personal income taxReal estate appraisalReligionRent subsidiesTax exclusionTransportation and Public Works
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18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 20, 2002
Became Public Law No: 107-181.
May 20, 2002
Signed by President.
May 8, 2002
Presented to President.
May 2, 2002
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 2, 2002
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 2, 2002
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 2, 2002
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3887)
May 2, 2002
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3887)
Apr 17, 2002
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Apr 16, 2002
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 16, 2002
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 94). (text: CR H1299)
Apr 16, 2002
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1306-1307)
Apr 16, 2002
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 16, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4156.
Apr 16, 2002
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1299-1302)
Apr 16, 2002
Mr. Ramstad moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 10, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 10, 2002
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2002 | House · vote #94 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 408–0 | See who voted → |
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Latest action
Became Public Law No: 107-181.
Plain-English summary
Clergy Housing Allowance Clarification Act of 2002 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to specify that the parsonage allowance exclusion from gross income cannot exceed the fair rental value of the home, including furnishings and appurtenances such as a garage, plus the cost of utilities.
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Bill text
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- Engrossed in House Formatted Text PDF
- Enrolled Bill Formatted Text PDF
- Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF
- Public Law Formatted Text PDF
- Referred in Senate Formatted Text PDF
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