Firearm Theft Prevention Act of 2004
Latest action. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (continuing resolutionA stopgap law funding the government at existing levels when the annual appropriations bills are not done by October 1.Read the full definition (opens a new tab) E1878-1879)
Firearm Theft Prevention Act of 2004 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable tax credit for up to 25 percent of the cost of a safe in a residence for the storage of firearms which includes a secure locking mechanism and is designed to prevent unauthorized access by children under the age of 18. Limits the amount of such credit to $250.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1878-1879)
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The record's latest action, on October 11, 2004: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1878-1879)
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AMO HOUGHTON (R-NY) introduced it on October 7, 2004. No cosponsors are recorded.
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It was introduced on October 7, 2004, 8055 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 8051 days ago, on October 11, 2004.
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Vote history
- HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1878-1879)
- SenateNot stated in the latest action
- PresidentNot stated in the latest action