H.R. 6537 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain tax benefits related to empowerment zones to the District of Columbia.

H.R. 6537 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain tax benefits related to empowerment zones to the District of Columbia. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to extend specific tax benefits associated with empowerment zones to the District of Columbia. Empowerment zones are designated areas that receive tax incentives to encourage economic development and investment. The key provision of this legislation allows a portion of the District of Columbia to be treated as an empowerment zone. This means that certain tax benefits that apply to empowerment zones will now also apply to this area of the District.