S. 596 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Military Spouse Hiring Act
S. 596 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Mar 1, 2023, sponsored by Tim Kaine with 49 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
- Mar 1, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 49
- 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
Tim Kaine (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 31 Democrats, 15 Republicans, 3 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 1, 2023
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S570) (Mar 1, 2023)
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- H.R. 329: American Workforce Empowerment Act
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- H.R. 700: Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act
- H.R. 812: Inflation Reduction Act of 2023
- S. 866: American Innovation and Jobs Act
Committees
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