H.R. 785 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Teacher Tax Relief Act of 2003
H.R. 785 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 13, 2003, sponsored by Dave Camp with 200 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 200
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Teacher Tax Relief Act of 2003 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase from $250 to $400 the maximum above-the-line deduction allowed for classroom supply expenses incurred by elementary and secondary school teachers, effective after December 31, 2002. Expands such deduction to include qualified professional development expenses.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dave Camp (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 94 Democrats, 105 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Feb 13, 2003)
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- H.R. 8: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2003
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