Public Law 109-135 · H.R. 4440 · Became law

Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005

Official title: “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax benefits for the Gulf Opportunity Zone and certain areas affected by Hurricanes Rita and Wilma, and for other purposes.”

House: without objection · Senate: without objection
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