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SERVE Act of 2008

Introduced: April 10, 2008 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Apr 10, 2008
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Apr 10, 2008
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supporting Emergency Responders Volunteer Efforts Act of 2008 or the SERVE Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a $1,000 refundable tax credit for individuals who are bona fide volunteer members of a qualified volunteer fire department who provide firefighting, ambulance, or emergency medical services.

What's happening now April 10, 2008

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 5700 Related bill SERVE Act of 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2846: SERVE Act of 2008. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-S-2846/
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"S. 2846: SERVE Act of 2008." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-S-2846/.
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S. 2846, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-S-2846/.
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