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H.R. 1155 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004

Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2003

H.R. 1155 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 6, 2003, sponsored by Deborah Pryce with 136 co-sponsors.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 6, 2003
Co-sponsors
136
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2003 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income amounts received by a claimant on account of claims based on unlawful discrimination (as defined). Permits income averaging for backpay and frontpay awards received on account of such claims.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Deborah Pryce (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 83 Democrats, 52 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 6, 2003
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7153-7154) (Mar 6, 2003)

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