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H.R. 641

Introduced

Conservation Easement Incentive Act of 2015

Introduced 2/2/2015•114th Congress•House

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 11.

2/9/2015 • House

Summary

Conservation Easement Incentive Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent after 2014 the tax deduction for charitable contributions by individuals and corporations of real property interests for conservation purposes.

The bill also allows a tax deduction for conservation contributions made by a Native Corporation of land conveyed under the Alaska Claims Settlement Act.

Reported to House with amendment(s) • 2/9/2015

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Taxation
AlaskaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansIncome tax deductionsLand transfersLand use and conservationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Congressional Votes (0)

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (55)

Party Breakdown

25
Democrats
30
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-3]

Republican • PA-3

Sponsored 2/2/2015

Cosponsors (54)

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Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]

D-CA-5

Joined 2/2/2015

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Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1]

R-MI-1

Joined 2/2/2015

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Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]

D-OR-3

Joined 2/2/2015

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Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24]

D-CA-24

Joined 2/2/2015

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Rep. Costello, Ryan A. [R-PA-6]

R-PA-6

Joined 2/2/2015

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Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15]

R-PA-15

Joined 2/2/2015

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 2, 2015

Committee Review

February 4, 2015

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 14.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported in House2/9/2015
Introduced in House2/2/2015

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors54