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H.R. 2974 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Military Spouse Hiring Act

H.R. 2974 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on May 4, 2021, sponsored by Antonio Delgado with 281 co-sponsors.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 4, 2021
Co-sponsors
281
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. (The WOTC permits employers who hire individuals who are members of a targeted group such as qualified veterans, ex-felons, or long-term unemployment recipients to claim a tax credit equal to a portion of the wages paid to those individuals.) A qualified military spouse is any individual who…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Antonio Delgado (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 190 Democrats, 91 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 4, 2021
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORHIP - Mr. Beyer asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2974, a bill originally introduced by Representative Delgado, for the pur (Jun 13, 2022)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 2974 (117th Congress): Military Spouse Hiring Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-hr-2974/military-spouse-hiring-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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