H.R. 4359 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Child Credit Preservation and Expansion Act of 2004
H.R. 4359 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the house — introduced on May 13, 2004, sponsored by Jon Porter Sr. with 71 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes 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 the House
- Introduced
- May 13, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 71
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Child Credit Preservation and Expansion Act of 2004 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the scheduled reductions in the amount of the child tax credit for taxable years beginning in 2005 through 2009 (from $1,000 to $700 in 2005 through 2008 and $800 in 2009). Makes the $1,000 credit amount permanent.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jon Porter Sr. (R-NV). Co-sponsors: 71 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 13, 2004
- Passed the HouseMay 20, 2004
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 609. (Jul 6, 2004)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · May 20, 2004 · Passed271–139
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · May 20, 2004
- Child Credit Preservation and Expansion ActHouse · May 20, 2004
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