H.R. 1352 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Veterans Employment and Respect Act of 2005
H.R. 1352 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 16, 2005, sponsored by Allyson Y. Schwartz with 164 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 16, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 164
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Veterans Employment and Respect Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow employers a work opportunity tax credit for hiring certain: (1) veterans of military service in Afghanistan or Iraq; and (2) dependents of deceased members of the Armed Forces who served in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Allyson Y. Schwartz (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 142 Democrats, 22 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 16, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Mar 16, 2005)
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