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Earned Income Tax Credit Equity for Puerto Act of 2015

1/11/2023, 1:29 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 3553

Earned Income Tax Credit Equity for Puerto Rico Act of 2015

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make citizens of Puerto Rico eligible for the federal earned income tax credit.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3553

Bill HR 3553 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 17, 2015. Bill HR 3553 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on September 17, 2015.  Bill HR 3553's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of September 17, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3553

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3553

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

- Caribbean area
- Income tax credits
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- Puerto Rico
- Wages and earnings

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3553

Earned Income Tax Credit Equity for Puerto Act of 2015
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make residents of Puerto Rico eligible for the earned income tax credit.
Earned Income Tax Credit Equity for Puerto Act of 2015

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3553

Nydia M. Velázquez
Nydia M. Velázquez
New YorkDemocrat
Jose E. Serrano
Jose E. Serrano
New YorkDemocrat

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