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H.R. 1779 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004

Guardsmen and Reservists Financial Relief Act of 2003

H.R. 1779 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004), the Guardsmen and Reservists Financial Relief Act of 2003, has passed both chambers — introduced on Apr 11, 2003, sponsored by Bob Beauprez with 34 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

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

Status
Passed both chambers
Introduced
Apr 11, 2003
Co-sponsors
34
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Guardsmen and Reservists Financial Relief Act of 2004 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the ten percent penalty on premature distributions from tax-exempt retirement plans, distributions to military reservists or national guardsmen ordered or called to active duty for a period in excess of 179 days or for an indefinite period, if such distributions are made during the active duty period.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Official title

Guardsmen and Reservists Financial Relief Act of 2004

Sponsor

Bob Beauprez (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 29 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 11, 2003
  • Passed the HouseApr 21, 2004
  • Passed the SenateOct 11, 2004
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (Oct 11, 2004)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    House · Apr 21, 2004 · Passed
    415–0

Every roll call vote on this bill

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