House Bill 6911
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To provide a Federal income tax credit for State income taxes paid by individuals temporarily providing certain health or emergency services in the State, and to provide a corresponding reduction in Federal highway funds to the State.
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 15, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6911
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
This bill allows a refundable income tax credit for state income taxes paid by individuals providing services as first responders, doctors, nurses, or other health or emergency services. This credit expires after the Department of the Treasury certifies that the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period has ended.
The bill requires a reduction in federal highway funds paid to a state that corresponds to the credit amount allowed by this bill.
May 15, 2020
05/18/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
05/15/2020
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
05/15/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:53 PM