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H.R. 4693 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2010

H.R. 4693 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 25, 2010, sponsored by Kathleen Dahlkemper with 81 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
Feb 25, 2010
Co-sponsors
81
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces (military spouse) who moves with such member to another state under a permanent change of station order a tax credit for up to $500 of qualified relicensing costs incurred by such spouse.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Kathleen Dahlkemper (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 64 Democrats, 17 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 25, 2010
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Feb 25, 2010)

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