United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 7216 — Small Business PPE Tax Credit Act

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

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th 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

Allows certain small businesses a tax credit for the cost of qualified personal protective equipment, up to $25,000 in a taxable year. The entities eligible for such credit include farms, nonprofit organizations, veterans organizations, and Tribal business concerns. The bill defines qualified personal protective equipment to include the cost of equipment for reducing the risk of coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) transmission. including gloves, facial masks and protective gear, and cleaning supplies.

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Action History

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

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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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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Subjects

Taxation Business expenses Cardiovascular and respiratory health Emergency medical services and trauma care Health technology, devices, supplies Income tax credits Infectious and parasitic diseases Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor Self-employed Small business Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations Veterans' organizations and recognition Worker safety and health
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7216 do?
Allows certain small businesses a tax credit for the cost of qualified personal protective equipment, up to $25,000 in a taxable year. The entities eligible for such credit include farms, nonprofit organizations, veterans organizations, and Tribal business concerns. The bill defines qualified personal protective equipment to include the cost of equipment for reducing the risk of coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) transmission. including gloves, facial masks and protective gear, and cleaning supplies.
Who sponsors HR 7216?
HR 7216 is sponsored by Brenda Lawrence (D).
What is the current status of HR 7216?
This bill died with 116th 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 7216?
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