House Bill 2649
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Tax Equity and Prosperity for Puerto Rican Families Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 9, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2649
Congress
116
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Tax Equity and Prosperity for Puerto Rican Families Act of 2019
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to make specified annual federal matching payments to Puerto Rico for expanding its earned income tax credit as specified in the bill.
After the tax credit is expanded, Treasury must also provide a one-time grant to Puerto Rico for taxpayer education efforts relating to the earned income tax credit, including education of paid tax preparers.
The bill also provides appropriations to carry out the programs established by this bill.
May 9, 2019
05/09/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
05/09/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 3:26:25 AM