A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for qualified conservation contributions which include National Scenic Trails.

12/21/2024, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill 118 s 5641, also known as the "National Scenic Trails Conservation Credit Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The main purpose of this bill is to allow individuals to receive a credit against their income tax for making qualified conservation contributions, specifically those that involve National Scenic Trails.

Under this bill, individuals who make contributions towards the preservation and maintenance of National Scenic Trails would be eligible to receive a tax credit. This credit would serve as an incentive for individuals to support the conservation efforts of these important natural landmarks.

The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting and preserving National Scenic Trails, which are designated as such for their scenic, historic, and recreational value. By providing a tax credit for contributions towards these trails, the bill aims to encourage individuals to actively participate in their conservation. Overall, Bill 118 s 5641 seeks to promote the preservation of National Scenic Trails by incentivizing individuals to contribute towards their conservation efforts through the use of a tax credit. This legislation highlights the importance of protecting these natural landmarks for future generations to enjoy.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5641

Introduced on
2024-12-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill 118 s 5641, also known as the "National Scenic Trails Conservation Credit Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The main purpose of this bill is to allow individuals to receive a credit against their income tax for making qualified conservation contributions, specifically those that involve National Scenic Trails.

Under this bill, individuals who make contributions towards the preservation and maintenance of National Scenic Trails would be eligible to receive a tax credit. This credit would serve as an incentive for individuals to support the conservation efforts of these important natural landmarks.

The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting and preserving National Scenic Trails, which are designated as such for their scenic, historic, and recreational value. By providing a tax credit for contributions towards these trails, the bill aims to encourage individuals to actively participate in their conservation. Overall, Bill 118 s 5641 seeks to promote the preservation of National Scenic Trails by incentivizing individuals to contribute towards their conservation efforts through the use of a tax credit. This legislation highlights the importance of protecting these natural landmarks for future generations to enjoy.

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Lottie Sanchez
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So, apparently this bill is supposed to help out some trails or something. But really, who benefits from this? Certainly not me or my community. Just another way for the government to waste our hard-earned money.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.