SERVE Act of 2005

Summary

Supporting Emergency Responders Volunteer Efforts Act of 2005 or the SERVE Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a $1,000 refundable tax credit for bona-fide volunteer members of a qualified volunteer fire department (an organization providing firefighting or emergency medical services). Prorates the credit for part-year active members.

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Timeline

1. 15 March 2005

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 15 March 2005

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2739-2740)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 March 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 15 March 2005 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 15 March 2005

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 15 March 2005

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 15 March 2005

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Sponsors

• Charles Schumer · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssfi00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a $1,000 refundable credit for individuals who are active members of volunteer firefighting and emergency medical service organizations.
• related to → Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Act of 2006
• related to → Volunteer Firefighter and Emergency Medical Service Incentive Act of 2006
• related to → SERVE Act of 2005