H.R. 1663 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily provide the work opportunity tax credit for small businesses hiring unemployed individuals.
H.R. 1663 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Apr 15, 2011, sponsored by Allen B. West with 17 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 15, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain small businesses with gross receipts in the preceding taxable year not exceeding $20 million a work opportunity tax credit for hiring individuals who have been receiving state unemployment compensation for not less than 4 weeks in the 1-year period ending on the hiring date.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Allen B. West (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 15, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Apr 15, 2011)
More bills from Allen B. West in the 112th Congress
Other Taxation bills in the 112th Congress
- H.R. 1079: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011
- H.R. 4: Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011
- H.R. 1893: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part II
- H.R. 2279: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part III
- H.R. 2553: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV
- H.R. 674: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on…
- H.R. 8: American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
- S. 18: Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act
- H.R. 21: Reclaiming Individual Liberty Act
- H.R. 25: Fair Tax Act of 2011
Committees
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1663 (112th Congress): To amend the Internal Revenue Code of…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/112-hr-1663/to-amend-the-internal-revenue-code-of-1986-to (accessed 2026-10-16).