H.R. 6081 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008
H.R. 6081 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on May 16, 2008, sponsored by Charles B. Rangel with 28 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote 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
- May 16, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 28
- Policy area
- Taxation
- Public law
- Public Law 110-245
What it does
Heroes Earning Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 -Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax benefits and incentives for military personnel. Title I: Benefits for Military - (Sec 101) Exempts married taxpayers who file a joint tax return from the identification requirement for the 2008 recovery tax rebate if at least one of the filers is a current member of the Armed Forces. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles B. Rangel (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 16, 2008
- Passed the HouseMay 20, 2008
- Passed the SenateMay 22, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentJun 6, 2008
- Became lawJun 17, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-245. (Jun 17, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 20, 2008 · Passed403–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax ActHouse · May 20, 2008
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