S. 2942 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that combat pay be treated as earned income for purposes of the earned income credit.
S. 2942 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Oct 7, 2004, sponsored by Mark L. Pryor with 39 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
- Oct 7, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 39
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow combat zone compensation (otherwise excludable from gross income) to be treated as earned income for purposes of the earned income tax credit.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark L. Pryor (D-AR). Co-sponsors: 38 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 7, 2004
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Oct 7, 2004)
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- H.R. 2: Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003
- H.R. 1308: Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004
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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
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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