H.R. 5694 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for certain travel expenses of qualified emergency volunteers.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editVolunteer Firefighter/Emergency Medical Service Gas Price Relief Act of 2008 - Amends the wiki and be the firstInternal Revenue Code to allow volunteers who provide firefighting or emergency medical services a detailed summarytax deduction for up to $250 of the bill!)their travel expenses, whether or not such taxpayer itemizes.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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(Log inLatest Major Action: 4/3/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to edit the wikiHouse Committee on Ways and be the first to update the status of the bill!)Means.
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== Points in Favor ==

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