United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 629 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the private activity bond rules to except certain uses of intellectual property from the definition of private business use.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions relating to tax-exempt private activity bond financing to exempt from the definition of "private business use" rights to intellectual property created by scientific research conducted by a governmental unit or tax-exempt organization.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 629 do?
Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions relating to tax-exempt private activity bond financing to exempt from the definition of "private business use" rights to intellectual property created by scientific research conducted by a governmental unit or tax-exempt organization.
Who sponsors HR 629?
HR 629 is sponsored by Emanuel Cleaver (D).
What is the current status of HR 629?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 629?
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