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Introduced
02/27/2018
02/27/2018
In Committee
02/27/2018
02/27/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
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.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide support for military families in two key ways:
1. It creates a work opportunity tax credit for employers who hire qualified military spouses, defined as the spouse or domestic partner (recognized under state law or by the Armed Forces) of a member of the Armed Forces. This is intended to incentivize the hiring of military spouses.
2. It requires the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security (for the Coast Guard) to implement flexible spending arrangements that allow members of the Armed Forces to use their basic pay and compensation on a pre-tax basis to pay for childcare services for their dependent children. This is meant to make childcare more affordable for military families.
The bill's goal is to help improve employment opportunities for military spouses and make childcare more accessible for military families.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1247-1248) (on 02/27/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2457/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2457/BILLS-115s2457is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2457/BILLS-115s2457is.pdf.pdf |
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