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HR 3382 111th Congress House

HIRE Act of 2009

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage individuals to purchase building products and home furnishings, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 29, 2009 Introduced by: Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" Democratic · Georgia See on congress.gov
Taxation Energy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental technologyIncome tax creditsIncome tax deductions
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Residential rehabilitation and home repairRetail and wholesale trades
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 29, 2009
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 Latest action July 29, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Home Improvements Revitalize the Economy Act of 2009 or the HIRE Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow: (1) an income-based tax deduction (up to $2,000) for the purchase of residential building products and furnishings (up to $4,000 for products and furnishings that meet specified environmental standards); (2) a tax credit for 20% (up to $500) of the purchase price of residential building products and furnishings; and (3) a general business tax credit for the purchase of residential building products and furnishings for resale to customers. Terminates such deduction and credits after 2011.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 1 Republican 1
Childers, Travis
· Jul 30, 2009
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jul 29, 2009
 R
Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Jul 29, 2009
Shuler, Heath
· Jul 29, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3382: HIRE Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-3382/
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