Public Law 116-98 · H.R. 4566 · Became law

Virginia Beach Strong Act

Official title: “To accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of the families of victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on May 31, 2019.”

House: voice vote · Senate: voice vote
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It became law on December 20, 2019.

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