Number: RS22344 Title: The Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005 Authors: Erika Lunder, American Law Division Abstract: The Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005 (H.R. 4440) was signed into law on December 22, 2005 (P.L. 109-135). The act provides tax benefits to assist in the recovery from Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma. Some of its provisions expand several sections of the Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act (KETRA, P.L. 109-73) to apply to victims of Hurricanes Rita and Wilma. This report summarizes the act's provisions dealing with hurricane relief. Pages: 6 Date: February 14, 2006