Senate Bill 2457
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 27, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2457
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act of 2018
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a work opportunity tax credit for hiring a qualified military spouse. A "qualified military spouse" is the spouse or domestic partner (as recognized under state law or by the Armed Forces) of a member of the Armed Forces.
The bill also requires the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security (with respect to the Coast Guard) to implement flexible spending arrangements that permit members of the Armed Forces to use basic pay and compensation to pay for childcare services for their dependent children on a pre-tax basis.
February 27, 2018
02/27/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1247-1248)
02/27/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:24 PM