H.R. 460 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Right Start Child Care and Education Act of 2009
H.R. 460 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 13, 2009, sponsored by C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger with 50 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 13, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 50
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Right Start Child Care and Education Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the rates and maximum allowable amount of the tax credit for employer-provided child care facilities; (2) increase the eligibility threshold amount and rate of the household and dependent care tax credit and make such credit refundable; (3) allow a new $2,000 tax credit for child care providers who hold a bachelor's degree in e…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 47 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 13, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jan 13, 2009)
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