Colorado State Fire Chiefs Association

Select Legislation of Interest in the 111^th Congress April 08, 2010
Bill Number:	S. 857	Download Bill:
Short Title:	Supporting Emergency Responders Volunteer Efforts Act of 2009 or the SERVE Act of 2009
Title
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a $1,000 refundable credit for individuals who are bona fide volunteer members of volunteer firefighting and emergency medical service organizations.
Sponsor(s):	Sen. Charles E. Schumer [NY]
Co-Sponsors:	Sen. Christopher J. Dodd [CT], Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand [NY], Sen. Mary L. Landrieu [LA], Sen. David Vitter [LA]
Summary
Supporting Emergency Responders Volunteer Efforts Act of 2009 or the SERVE Act of 2009 - 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.
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Apr 22, 2009: Introduced, read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Companion Bill or Related Legislation: No Companion Legislation Has Been Introduced in the Senate

Bill Number:	H.R. 343	Download Bill:
Short Title:	Volunteer Firefighter Tax Relief Act of 2009
Title
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow volunteer firefighters a deduction for personal safety clothing.
Sponsor(s):	Rep. Todd Russell Platts [PA]
Co-Sponsors:	Rep. John M. McHugh [NY]
Summary
Volunteer Firefighter Tax Relief Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow volunteer firefighters a tax deduction from gross income for personal safety clothing (including helmets and boots) used in performing fire fighting services.
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Jan 8, 2009: Introduced. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Companion Bill or Related Legislation: No Companion Legislation Has Been Introduced in the Senate


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