H.R. 2047 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Encouraging Work Act of 2003
H.R. 2047 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on May 9, 2003, sponsored by Amo Houghton Jr. with 30 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
- May 9, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 30
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Encouraging Work Act of 2003 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make the work opportunity credit permanent. Modifies such credit by: (1) repealing the requirement that a "qualified ex-felon" be a member of a low-income (as specified) family; (2) increasing the maximum age for eligibility of food stamp recipients to 40 years; (3) redefining the term "vocational rehabilitation referral"; (4) adding "long-term family assistanc…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Amo Houghton Jr. (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 9, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (May 9, 2003)
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- H.R. 4520: American Jobs Creation Act of 2004
- S. 150: Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act
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- H.R. 5394: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the taxation of arrow components.
- S. 2: Jobs and Growth Tax Act of 2003
- H.R. 7: Charitable Giving Act of 2003
- H.R. 8: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2003
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