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H.R.3501 - Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for pet care expenses. view all titles (3)

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Official: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for pet care expenses. as introduced.
Popular: Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years Act as introduced.
Short: Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (HAPPY) Act as introduced.

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Introduced

House
Passes

Senate
Passes

President
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07/30/09

Official Bill Text Comment on about 2 Pages

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Representative

Thaddeus McCotter

R-MI

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House Ways and Means

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Official Summary

7/31/2009--Introduced.Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (HAPPY) Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax deduction, up to $3,500 per year, for pet care expenses (including veterinary care).

Organizations Supporting H.R.3501

Humane Society of the United States
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Animal Law Coalition
American Veterinary Medical Association
The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council

Organizations Opposing H.R.3501

The Tax Policy Center
Monthly National Legislation Report
Sportsman's and Animal Owners Voting Alliance
The Missouri Federation of Animal Owners
Nevada Animal Owners & Sportsmen - Voting Alliance
SC Animal Owners & Sportsmen Voting Coalition
...and 2 more. See all.

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