I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2841 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2009 Mr. Space (for himself and Mr. Boccieri) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the enhanced charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Promoting Charitable Actions Act of 2009.

2.

Enhanced charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory made permanent

(a)

In general

Subparagraph (C) of section 170(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause (iv). (b)

Effective date

The amendment made by this section shall apply to contributions made after December 31, 2009.