HR 3501
111th Congress
House
Taxation
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Health care costs and insurance
Income tax deductions
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases
Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (HAPPY) Act
Introduced: July 31, 2009
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 31, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 31, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (HAPPY) Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax deduction, up to $3,500 per year, for pet care expenses (including veterinary care).
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1