H.R. 2989 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Teacher Tax Relief Act of 2005
H.R. 2989 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jun 20, 2005, sponsored by Dave Camp with 121 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
- Jun 20, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 121
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Teacher Tax Relief Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the allowable tax deduction for the expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers to $400; (2) allow the deduction of professional development expenses; and (3) make such deduction permanent.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dave Camp (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 51 Democrats, 69 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 20, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jun 20, 2005)
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