House Bill 2638
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Jobs for Veterans Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 24, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2638
Congress
115
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
Jobs for Veterans Act of 2017
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an increased work opportunity tax credit for employers who hire veterans who have been certified as discharged or released from active duty in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001, and who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2016, and before January 1, 2021. This increased credit is in addition to any work opportunity tax credit allowed to a veteran with a service-connected disability.
May 24, 2017
05/24/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
05/24/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:36:39 PM