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HOUSE 1196116th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Jobs for Veterans Act of 2019

Last Action
2/13/2019

Actions

  • 2019-02-13Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • 2019-02-13Introduced in House
  • 2019-02-13Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-02-13 (00)

Jobs for Veterans Act of 2019

This bill allows an increased work opportunity tax credit for employers who hire veterans who have been certified as discharged or released from active duty in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001, and who begin working for the employer after December 31, 2019, and before January 1, 2024. This increased credit is in addition to any work opportunity tax credit allowed to a veteran with a service-connected disability.

Cosponsors (8)

  • Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-PR)
  • Peter Welch (D-VT)
  • Susan Wild (D-PA)
  • Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
  • John Garamendi (D-CA)
  • Ann Wagner (R-MO)
  • John Katko (R-NY)
  • Matt Cartwright (D-PA)

Subjects

  • Income tax credits
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Wages and earnings
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