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HR 2836 115th Congress House Taxation Income tax credits Natural disasters Residential rehabilitation and home repair

SHELTER Act

Introduced: June 8, 2017 Introduced by: Bilirakis, Gus M. Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 20, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Jun 8, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 8, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4715)
Jun 8, 2017
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Strengthening Homes and Eliminating Liabilities Through Encouraging Readiness Act or the SHELTER Act

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual and business taxpayers a tax credit for 25% of their qualified hurricane and tornado mitigation property expenditures up to $5,000 for any taxable year. The bill defines such expenditures as expenditures in a dwelling unit or place of business for property to improve the strength of a roof deck attachment, create a secondary water barrier, improve the durability of a roof covering, brace gable-end walls, reinforce the connections between a roof and supporting wall, protect against windborne debris, or protect exterior doors and garages.

What's happening now June 20, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1