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- H.R.1272
H.R.1272: Encouraging Work Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced March 14, 2005
- Latest Major Action March 14, 2005
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (14 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Encouraging Work Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to consolidate and modify provisions of the work opportunity tax credit and the welfare-to-work tax credit and make the consolidated tax credit permanent. Expands eligibility for the consolidated tax credit by: (1) determining eligibility of ex-felons without regard to family income; and (2) raising the age ceiling for food stamp recipients from 25 to 40. Includes a "designated...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| March 14, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Gerald C. Weller (R-Ill.) |