Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
- Bills
- H.R.2912
H.R.2912: Military Spouse Hiring Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 22, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 22, 2019
- See the eight similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
58 (49 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 22, 2019
Bill Summary
Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. (The WOTC permits employers who hire individuals who are members of a targeted group such as qualified veterans, ex-felons, or long-term unemployment recipients to claim a tax credit equal to a portion of the wages paid to those individuals.) A "qualified military spouse" is any individual who is certified...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
---|---|
May 22, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
|
May 22, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Antonio Delgado (D-N.Y.) |