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- H.R.2964
H.R.2964: Improved Employment Outcomes for Foster Youth Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced May 23, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 23, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 23, 2019
Bill Summary
Improved Employment Outcomes for Foster Youth Act of 2019 This bill expands 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 "qualified foster care transition youth" is...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| May 23, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.) |