H.R. 687 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Military Spouses Employment Act
H.R. 687 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Feb 14, 2011, sponsored by John R. Carter with 92 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
- Feb 14, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 92
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Military Spouses Employment Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to include spouses of members of the Armed Forces on extended active duty (more than 90 days or for an indefinite period) as members of a targeted group for purposes of the work opportunity tax credit (thus giving employers a tax incentive for hiring military spouses).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John R. Carter (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 47 Democrats, 45 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Feb 14, 2011)
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