HR 778
107th Congress
House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to introduce new technologies to reduce energy consumption in buildings.
Taxation
Administrative procedureAir conditioningAlternative energy sourcesBusiness income tax
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CommerceComputer softwareDepartment of EnergyEnergyEnergy conservationEnergy efficiencyEnergy tax creditsGovernment Operations and PoliticsHeatingHousing and Community DevelopmentIncome taxLawMobile homesPersonal income taxPhotovoltaic power systemsPrefabricated buildingsResidential energy conservationScience, Technology, CommunicationsSolar heating and coolingSolar housesTax deductionsTechnological innovations
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 3, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1568)
Feb 28, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 28, 2001
Introduced in House
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1568)
Plain-English summary
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish, for a limited time period, deductions and credits for commercial and residential properties using specified energy efficient construction or reconstruction materials or technologies, including solar energy. Sets forth provisions concerning: (1) allocation of deductions for public property; and (2) property financed by subsidized energy financing. Requires the Secretary of Energy to establish specified certification and compliance procedures.
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Cosponsors
19
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Simpson, Michael K.
D
Larson, John B.
D
Bishop, Sanford D.
CRANE, PHILIP
D
Hoyer, Steny H.
D
Pelosi, Nancy
D
Larsen, Rick
D
Baldwin, Tammy
D
Lofgren, Zoe
I
Sanders, Bernard
R
Calvert, Ken
D
DeGette, Diana
D
McCollum, Betty
SANDLIN, MAX
OSE, DOUG
R
Smith, Christopher H.
D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
R
Issa, Darrell
D
Markey, Edward J.
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