S. 1238
Referred to CommitteeVolunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act of 2017
Introduced 5/25/2017•115th Congress•Senate
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
5/25/2017 • Senate
Summary
Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act of 2017
This bill amends Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax exclusion for benefits paid to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical providers by states and local governments, to: (1) increase the amount of benefits excludible, and (2) make the tax exclusion permanent.
Introduced in Senate • 5/25/2017
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Taxation
Emergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelHealth personnelIncome tax exclusionSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operations
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Bill Journey
Originated in the Senate
Introduced
May 25, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Introduced in Senate5/25/2017