H.R. 986 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Teacher Tax Credit Act of 2005
H.R. 986 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 17, 2005, sponsored by Heather Wilson with 83 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
- Feb 17, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 83
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Teacher Tax Credit Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an eligible educator an annual $2,000 tax credit. Defines: (1) "eligible educator" as an individual who is a kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal, or aide in an eligible elementary or secondary school for at least 900 hours during a school year; and (2) "eligible elementary or secondary school" as a school that is elig…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Heather Wilson (R-NM). Co-sponsors: 41 Democrats, 42 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 17, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Feb 17, 2005)
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