H.R. 7165 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Credit for Caring Act of 2024
H.R. 7165 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jan 31, 2024, sponsored by Mike Carey with 81 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 31, 2024
- Co-sponsors
- 81
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Credit for Caring Act of 2024 This bill allows an eligible caregiver a tax credit of up to $5,000 for 30% of the cost of long-term care expenses that exceed $2,000 in a taxable year. The bill defines eligible caregiver as an individual who has earned income for the taxable year in excess of $7,500 and pays or incurs expenses for providing care to a spouse or other dependent relative with long-term care needs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Carey (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 72 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 31, 2024
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jan 31, 2024)
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- H.R. 3801: Employer Reporting Improvement Act
- H.R. 190: Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act
- H.R. 329: American Workforce Empowerment Act
- H.R. 531: Educational Choice for Children Act
- S. 596: Military Spouse Hiring Act
- H.R. 700: Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act
- H.R. 812: Inflation Reduction Act of 2023
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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