S. 1434 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Relief for Working Families Tax Act of 2003
S. 1434 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jul 21, 2003, sponsored by Blanche Lincoln with 38 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
- Jul 21, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 38
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Relief for Working Families Tax Act of 2003 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code (the Code), with respect to the child tax credit, to: (1) accelerate the increase from the 10 percent to the 15 percent rate; and (2) reduce the marriage penalty. Provides for a uniform definition of child in the Code.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Blanche Lincoln (D-AR). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 21, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9565) (Sep 23, 2004)
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Other Taxation bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 2: Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003
- H.R. 1308: Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004
- H.R. 982: To clarify the tax treatment of bonds and other obligations issued by the Government of American…
- H.R. 4520: American Jobs Creation Act of 2004
- S. 150: Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act
- H.R. 5365: To treat certain arrangements maintained by the YMCA Retirement Fund as church plans for the…
- 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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