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S 3228 110th Congress Senate

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for green roofs.

Introduced: July 8, 2008 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) 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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Jul 8, 2008
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jul 8, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6443)
Jul 8, 2008
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action July 8, 2008

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow: (1) an 10% energy tax credit for the installation of a qualified green roof; and (2) a residential energy efficient tax credit for 30% of qualified green roof property expenditures up to $2,000. Defines a "qualified green roof" as any green roof which is at least 40% vegetated. Defines "green roof" as any roof which consists of vegetation and soil, or a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane and its associated components.

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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Jul 8, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3228: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for green roofs.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-S-3228/
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"S. 3228: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for green roofs.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-S-3228/.
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