Bills About Taxation Sponsored by Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

Sen. Casey sponsored 61 bills about taxation in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
May 19, 2020	S.3764	A bill to create Federal child savings accounts, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov. 6, 2019	S.2790	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Act of 1986 to strengthen the earned income tax credit and expand eligibility for childless individuals, homeless youth, and youth formerly in foster care.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 23, 2019	S.1651	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include foster care transition youth as members of targeted groups for purposes of the work opportunity credit.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 23, 2019	S.1652	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a refundable adoption tax credit.	20	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 23, 2019	S.1654	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide authority to add additional vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 4, 2019	S.1026	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and to allow a miscellaneous itemized deduction for workers for all unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee.	16	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 28, 2019	S.931	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make the credit fully refundable.	28	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 5, 2019	S.651	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the age requirement with respect to eligibility for qualified ABLE programs.	23	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan. 29, 2019	S.255	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits under the work opportunity credit, increase the work opportunity credit for vocational rehabilitation referrals, qualified SSI recipients, and qualified SSDI recipients, expand the disabled access credit, and enhance the deduction for expenditures to remove architectural and transportation barriers in the handicapped and elderly.	7	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 24, 2018	S.3260	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits under the work opportunity credit, increase the work opportunity credit for vocational rehabilitation referrals, qualified SSI recipients, and qualified SSDI recipients, expand the disabled access credit, and enhance the deduction for expenditures to remove architectural and transportation barriers to the handicapped and elderly.	6	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 19, 2018	S.3253	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide authority to add additional vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 24, 2018	S.2950	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow credits for the establishment of franchises by veterans.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 19, 2018	S.2718	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and to allow a miscellaneous itemized deduction for workers for all unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee.	6	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 25, 2017	S.937	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a refundable adoption tax credit.	11	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 6, 2017	S.885	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include foster care transition youth as members of targeted groups for purposes of the work opportunity credit.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 4, 2017	S.817	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the age requirement with respect to eligibility for qualified ABLE programs.	13	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 4, 2017	S.816	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow rollovers from 529 programs to ABLE accounts.	7	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 28, 2017	S.470	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make the credit fully refundable.	10	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan. 12, 2017	S.142	A bill to expand certain empowerment zone provisions to communities receiving a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notice, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan. 12, 2017	S.143	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for amounts paid by a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces for a new State license or certification required by reason of a permanent change in the duty station of such member to another State.	8	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan. 12, 2017	S.144	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the establishment of Promise Zones.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 28, 2016	S.3409	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include foster care transition youth as members of a targeted group for purposes of the work opportunity credit.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 26, 2016	S.3016	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the disclosure of certain tax return information for the purpose of missing or exploited children investigations.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 17, 2016	S.2704	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the age requirement with respect to eligibility for qualified ABLE programs.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 17, 2016	S.2703	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow rollovers between 529 programs and ABLE accounts.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov. 19, 2015	S.2327	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Act of 1986 to strengthen the earned income tax credit and expand eligibility for childless individuals and youth formerly in foster care.	4	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov. 10, 2015	S.2277	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for veteran first-time homebuyers and for adaptive housing and mobility improvements for disabled veterans, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 15, 2015	S.950	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a refundable adoption tax credit.	8	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 19, 2015	S.820	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make the credit fully refundable.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 5, 2015	S.394	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property.	15	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan. 21, 2015	S.210	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for amounts paid by a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces for a new State license or certification required by reason of a permanent change in the duty station of such member to another State.	14	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov. 20, 2014	S.2955	A bill to revise the Inland Waterways Trust Fund financing rate.	4	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 14, 2014	S.2597	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the establishment of Promise Zones.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 23, 2013	S.1056	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a refundable adoption tax credit.	7	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 22, 2013	S.1015	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow credits for the purchase of franchises by veterans.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 18, 2013	S.759	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for amounts paid by a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces for a new State license or certification required by reason of a permanent change in the duty station of such member to another State.	31	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 17, 2013	S.749	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property.	22	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 22, 2013	S.656	A bill to promote the domestic development and deployment of natural gas and clean energy technologies.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 13, 2013	S.313	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.	78	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan. 23, 2013	S.115	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for increasing payroll.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec. 5, 2012	S.3660	A bill to extend the payroll tax holiday and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a temporary payroll increase tax credit for certain employees.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 6, 2012	S.2070	A bill to promote the domestic development and deployment of natural gas and clean energy technologies.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan. 31, 2012	S.2048	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the tax treatment of certain life insurance contract transactions, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec. 5, 2011	S.1944	A bill to create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses, and for other purposes.	5	All Democrats	Motion to proceed to consideration of measure, under the order of 12/8/2011, not having achieved the required 60 votes in the affirmative, was rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 224. (consideration: CR S8445)
Nov. 28, 2011	S.1917	A bill to create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses, and for other purposes.	11	All Democrats	Motion to proceed to consideration of measure, under the order of 12/1/2011, not having achieved the required 60 votes in the affirmative, was rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number: 219.
Nov. 15, 2011	S.1872	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.	40	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 12, 2011	S.1540	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow credits for the purchase of franchises by veterans.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 25, 2011	S.1410	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for life sciences research.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 6, 2011	S.1330	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a temporary payroll increase tax credit for certain employers.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 31, 2011	S.697	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for amounts paid by a spouse of a member of the Armed Services for a new State license or certification required by reason of a permanent change in the duty station of such member to another State.	21	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 1, 2011	S.246	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the disclosure of certain tax return information for the purpose of missing or exploited children investigations.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec. 22, 2010	S.4056	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the disclosure of certain tax return information for the purposes of missing or exploited children investigations.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec. 9, 2010	S.4018	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for life sciences research.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 22, 2010	S.3818	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow credits for the establishment of franchises with veterans.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 14, 2010	S.3582	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for amounts paid by a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces for a new State license or certification required by reason of a permanent change in the duty station of such member to another State.	6	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 1, 2010	S.2973	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a temporary payroll increase tax credit for certain employers.	3	All Democrats	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S430)
Oct. 26, 2009	S.1930	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the administration of, and reduce fraud related to, the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes.	3	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 26, 2009	S.493	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the establishment of ABLE accounts for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.	24	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Aug. 1, 2008	S.3421	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the standard mileage rate for charitable purposes to the standard mileage rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury for business purposes.	1	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 11, 2008	S.2743	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the establishment of financial security accounts for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 20, 2007	S.1179	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the financing for Superfund for purposes of cleanup activities with respect to those Superfund sites for which removal and remedial action is estimated to cost more than $50,000,000, and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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