H.R. 4092 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Advocates Dedicated to Older Child Parental Tax Credit (ADOPT) Act of 2005
H.R. 4092 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Oct 20, 2005, sponsored by Melissa Bean with 113 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
- Oct 20, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 113
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Advocates Dedicated to Older Child Parental Tax Credit (ADOPT) Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a $2,000 tax credit for costs associated with the adoption of a child who has reached nine years of age before the adoption decree becomes final. Allows the credit each year until such child attains the age of 19.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Melissa Bean (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 105 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 20, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Oct 20, 2005)
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