H.R. 2 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003
H.R. 2 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Feb 27, 2003, sponsored by Bill Thomas with 51 co-sponsors. Congress held 6 roll call votes on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 51
- Policy area
- Taxation
- Public law
- Public Law 108-27
What it does
Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax Act of 2003 - Title I: Acceleration of Certain Previously Enacted Tax Reductions - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the 2003, 2004, and 2005 child tax credit to $1,000. Provides for advance payment for 2003. Maintains the 2006, 2007, and 2008 credit at $700. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Thomas (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 51 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2003
- Passed the HouseMay 23, 2003
- Passed the SenateMay 15, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentMay 23, 2003
- Became lawMay 28, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-27. (May 28, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On the Conference Report
Senate · May 23, 2003 · Conference Report Agreed to50–50 - On Agreeing to the Conference Report
House · May 23, 2003 · Passed231–200 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · May 15, 2003 · Bill Passed51–49 - On Passage
House · May 9, 2003 · Passed222–203 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · May 9, 2003 · Failed202–218 - Table Appeal from the Ruling of the Chair
House · May 9, 2003 · Passed222–202
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax ActHouse · May 9, 2003
- Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax ActHouse · May 9, 2003
- Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax ActHouse · May 9, 2003
- To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal…Senate · May 15, 2003
- Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax ActHouse · May 23, 2003
- To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal…Senate · May 23, 2003
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- H.R. 1308: Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004
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- H.R. 4520: American Jobs Creation Act of 2004
- S. 150: Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act
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- H.R. 5394: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the taxation of arrow components.
- S. 2: Jobs and Growth Tax Act of 2003
- H.R. 7: Charitable Giving Act of 2003
- H.R. 8: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2003
- S. 19: Veterans and Military Personnel Fairness Act of 2003
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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