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- H.R.5142
H.R.5142: Family Economic Stimulus Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced Jan. 28, 2008
- Latest Major Action Jan. 28, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Family Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exclude unemployment compensation from gross income in 2007 and 2008; (2) increase the child tax credit to $1,200 in 2008; (3) allow individual taxpayers a $400 tax rebate ($800 in the case of a joint return) in 2008; (4) extend unemployment insurance benefits; and (5) require states to distribute to unemployed individuals information about unemployment insurance...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| Jan. 28, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Phil English (R-Pa.) |