H.R. 5140 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Economic Stimulus Act of 2008
H.R. 5140 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jan 28, 2008, sponsored by Nancy Pelosi with 15 co-sponsors. Congress held 7 roll call votes on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 28, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance
- Public law
- Public Law 110-185
What it does
Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 - T itle I: Recovery Rebates and Incentives for Business Investment - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to grant tax rebates of the lesser of net income tax liability or $600 to individual taxpayers ($1,200 for married taxpayers filing joint returns). Allows additional rebates of $300 for each child of an eligible taxpayer.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 28, 2008
- Passed the HouseJan 29, 2008
- Passed the SenateFeb 7, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentFeb 8, 2008
- Became lawFeb 13, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-185. (Feb 13, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Agreeing to the Senate Amendment
House · Feb 7, 2008 · Passed380–34 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Feb 7, 2008 · Bill Passed81–16 - On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Feb 4, 2008 · Cloture Motion Agreed to80–4 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jan 29, 2008 · Passed385–35
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008House · Jan 29, 2008
- A bill to provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business…Senate · Feb 4, 2008
- A bill to provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business…Senate · Feb 5, 2008
- Of a perfecting nature.Senate · Feb 6, 2008
- Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008House · Feb 7, 2008
- To revise the eligibility criteria for the 2008 recovery rebates for individuals.Senate · Feb 7, 2008
- A bill to provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business…Senate · Feb 7, 2008
More bills from Nancy Pelosi in the 110th Congress
Other Economics and Public Finance bills in the 110th Congress
- H.J.Res. 20: Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007
- H.R. 2206: U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations…
- H.J.Res. 52: Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.
- H.J.Res. 69: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.
- H.J.Res. 72: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 2764: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008
- H.R. 2642: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008
- S. 496: Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2008
- H.J.Res. 1: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
- S. 15: Stop Over Spending Act of 2007
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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