To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow companies to donate scientific equipment to elementary and secondary schools for use in their educational programs, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise the rules concerning a "qualified research contribution." Redefines such term as a "qualified research or education contribution." Expresses the sense of the Congress that one of the main purposes of the revision is to encourage the donation of computer supplies and equipment to underprivileged schools.

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Timeline

1. 21 May 1996

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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2. 21 May 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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3. 21 May 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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4. 22 May 1996

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E858-859)

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 21 May 1996 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 21 May 1996

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 21 May 1996

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 21 May 1996

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Sponsors

• Anna Eshoo · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Minge, David [D-MN-2] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Nancy Pelosi · D · Cosponsor
• Richard Neal · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7] · D · Cosponsor
• ELIJAH CUMMINGS · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] · D · Cosponsor
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