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- S.1138
S.1138: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the earned income and child tax credits, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced April 10, 2019
- Latest Major Action April 10, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
45 (43 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 10, 2019
Bill Summary
This bill increases and revises requirements for the earned income and child tax credits. It also makes similar revisions to the earned income tax credit for residents of Puerto Rico. The bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury to regulate the practice of tax return preparers and impose sanctions upon preparers found to be incompetent or disreputable. The Government Accountability Office must study and report on the sharing of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 10, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| April 10, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) |