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H.R. 2836 (115th)

SHELTER Act

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Introduced

8 June 2017

Last action

20 June 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

Sponsors

Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]

Subjects

Housing, Taxation

Source updated

11 August 2025

Housing · Taxation

Summary

Strengthening Homes and Eliminating Liabilities Through Encouraging Readiness Act or the SHELTER Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual and business taxpayers a tax credit for 25% of their qualified hurricane and tornado mitigation property expenditures up to $5,000 for any taxable year. The bill defines such expenditures as expenditures in a dwelling unit or place of business for property to improve the strength of a roof deck attachment, create a secondary water barrier, improve the durability of a roof covering, brace gable-end walls, reinforce the connections between a roof and supporting wall, protect against windborne debris, or protect exterior doors and garages.

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Timeline

  1. 8 June 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 June 2017

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4715)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 June 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 June 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 20 June 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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