H.R. 5081 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Military Spouses Employment Act of 2006
H.R. 5081 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 4, 2006, sponsored by John R. Carter with 135 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
- Apr 4, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 135
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Military Spouses Employment Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to include spouses of members of the Armed Forces on extended active duty (more than 90 days or for an indefinite period) as members of a targeted group for purposes of the work opportunity tax credit (thus giving employers a tax incentive for hiring military spouses).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John R. Carter (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 21 Democrats, 114 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 4, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Apr 4, 2006)
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