H.R. 4443 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
VET Act
H.R. 4443 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 13, 2010, sponsored by Deborah Halvorson with 14 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 13, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Veterans Employment Today Act of 2010 or the VET Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the work opportunity tax credit for the hiring of disabled and unemployed veterans.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Deborah Halvorson (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 13, 2010
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jan 13, 2010)
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- H.R. 5993: Securing America's Veterans Insurance Needs and Goals Act of 2010
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- H.R. 4887: TRICARE Affirmation Act
- H.R. 5623: Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010
- H.R. 4213: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010
- H.R. 1586: Aviation Safety and Investment Act of 2010
- H.R. 5552: Firearms Excise Tax Improvement Act of 2010
- H.R. 4783: Claims Resolution Act of 2010
- H.R. 4994: Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010
- H.R. 4337: Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010
- H.R. 5901: Real Estate Jobs and Investment Act of 2010
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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