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H.R. 6161 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act

H.R. 6161 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Dec 7, 2021, sponsored by Carol D. Miller with 114 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
Dec 7, 2021
Co-sponsors
114
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act This bill provides for a reinstatement of the employee retention tax credit through 2021. The credit was established to compensate employers whose businesses were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic for wages paid to their employees.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Carol D. Miller (R-WV). Co-sponsors: 51 Democrats, 63 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedDec 7, 2021
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Dec 7, 2021)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 6161 (117th Congress): Employee Retention Tax Credit…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-hr-6161/employee-retention-tax-credit-reinstatement-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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