HR 6059
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain tax benefits related to empowerment zones to the District of Columbia.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to extend certain tax benefits currently available to designated empowerment zones to the District of Columbia. Specifically, it proposes to treat a portion of the District as an empowerment zone for tax purposes. This would allow the District to qualify for federal tax incentives and grants designed to stimulate economic development and job creation within the designated area. The bill’s provisions take effect starting in 2020.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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