House Bill 7208
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the child tax credit with respect to stillbirths.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 30, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7208
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
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the child tax credit to be used for stillbirths. A "stillbirth" is delivery after the involuntary death of an unborn child who was carried in the womb for 20 weeks or more.
November 30, 2018
11/30/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
11/30/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:59 PM