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HR 7849 United States House · 117th Congress

CLAW Act of 2022

Summary
Conserving Lobstering And Whales Act of 2022 or the CLAW Act of 2022 This bill allows an eligible lobstering business a new tax credit for 30% of the cost of any adaptive gear required to prevent the entanglement of right whales.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides 30% tax credit for lobstering businesses' gear costs, directly reducing tax burden under fiscal policy95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides tax credit for gear preventing right whale entanglement, directly conserving endangered marine species per bill summary.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2022
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Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 19, 2022 Last action May 19, 2022
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May 19, 2022
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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May 19, 2022
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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Legislator
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Photo of Seth Moulton
Seth Moulton
DDemocratic
MA
6
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Photo of Joe Courtney
Joe Courtney
DDemocratic
CT
2
Co
Photo of Lori Trahan
Lori Trahan
DDemocratic
MA
3
Co
Photo of William R. Keating
William R. Keating
DDemocratic
MA
9