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S.885: Improved Employment Outcomes for Foster Youth Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced April 6, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 6, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 6, 2017
Bill Summary
Improved Employment Outcomes for Foster Youth Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of qualified foster care transition youth. (The WOTC permits employers who hire individuals who are members of a targeted group [e.g., qualified veterans, ex-felons, SSI recipients] to claim a tax credit equal to a portion of the wages paid to those individuals.) A...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 6, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| April 6, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bob Casey (D-Pa.) |