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Introduced
06/12/2019
06/12/2019
In Committee
06/12/2019
06/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to provide a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families. 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act of 2019, aims to provide two key benefits for military families. Firstly, it establishes a work opportunity tax credit for employers who hire qualified military spouses. A "qualified military spouse" is defined as the spouse or domestic partner of an active-duty member of the armed forces. Secondly, the bill requires the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security (for the Coast Guard) to implement flexible spending arrangements that allow military members to use their basic pay and compensation to pay for childcare services for their dependent children on a pre-tax basis.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (11)
Tim Kaine (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
John Boozman (R),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Doug Jones (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Mike Rounds (R),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Jon Tester (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3365-3366) (on 06/12/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1802/all-info | 06/13/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1802/BILLS-116s1802is.pdf | 06/19/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1802/BILLS-116s1802is.pdf.pdf | 06/19/2019 |
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