H.R. 5008 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Clarify Workers Misclassification in the Construction Industry Act
H.R. 5008 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Apr 20, 2016, sponsored by Thomas MacArthur with 21 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 20, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Clarify Workers Misclassification in the Construction Industry Act This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to initiate an enforcement initiative to increase tax compliance in the construction industry.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Thomas MacArthur (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 20, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Apr 20, 2016)
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