H.R. 3345 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act
H.R. 3345 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jul 20, 2017, sponsored by Al Lawson, Jr. with 39 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 20, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 39
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a new business-related tax credit for the start-up expenses of a veteran-owned small business in an underserved community. The allowable amount of such credit is 15% of start-up expenditures that do not exceed $80,000.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Al Lawson, Jr. (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 39 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 20, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jul 20, 2017)
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- H.R. 3823: Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017
- H.R. 1: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
- H.R. 25: FairTax Act of 2017
- H.R. 173: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017
- H.R. 184: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2017
- S. 236: Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2017
- H.R. 247: Health Savings Account Expansion Act of 2017
- H.R. 367: Hearing Protection Act of 2017
- S. 407: Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act
- S. 540: Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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