H.R. 1635 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
VETS Act of 2005
H.R. 1635 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 14, 2005, sponsored by Thad McCotter with 20 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 14, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Veterans' Employment Transition Support Act of 2005 or the VETS Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow employers a general business tax credit for hiring veterans who served in a combat zone or a hazardous duty area and were honorably discharged from active duty.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Thad McCotter (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 14, 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 14, 2005)
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- H.R. 6429: Fallen Firefighters Assistance Tax Clarification Act of 2006
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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