Bill · H.R. 399· House(119-HR-399)
To permanently extend the American Samoa economic development tax credit.
- Introduced
- 1/14/2025
- Last activity
- 1/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Aumua Amata Radewagen
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to permanently extend the American Samoa economic development tax credit. It proposes specific amendments to Section 119(d) of division A of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006. The changes involve striking specific time-related limitations within the existing law. These amendments would take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this cut taxes for small businesses?+5
The bill extends a tax credit intended for economic development in American Samoa, which benefits local businesses.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The tax credit provides financial incentives that support business investment and operations in the American Samoa region.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill benefits business owners by providing a permanent tax credit for economic development in American Samoa.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Permanent Economic Stimulus: By striking the expiration dates and specific year limits in Section 1(a), the bill seeks to permanently extend the American Samoa economic development tax credit. This could provide long-term economic stability for the region.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Reduces Small Business Taxes+5Increases Job Creation+4Improves Economic Growth+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Rural Residents+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 1/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House