H.R. 1561 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Childhood Adoption Act of 2005
H.R. 1561 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 12, 2005, sponsored by Harold Ford Jr. with 29 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 12, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
Childhood Adoption Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the tax credit for adoption expenses from $10,000 to $15,000; (2) make such tax credit refundable; and (3) increase the exclusion from gross income for employer-paid adoption expenses from $10,000 to $15,000.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Harold Ford Jr. (D-TN). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 12, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Apr 12, 2005)
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