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NEST Act of 2020

2/9/2022, 2:11 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5782

National Education Security Training Act of 2020 or the NEST Act of 2020

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a $1,500 tax credit for veterans and retired law enforcement officers who are employed part-time by a local law enforcement agency to patrol one or more elementary or secondary schools or institutions of higher education.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5782

Bill HR 5782 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2020. Bill HR 5782 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2020.  Bill HR 5782's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of February 6, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5782

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5782

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

- Elementary and secondary education
- Higher education
- Income tax credits
- Law enforcement officers
- School administration
- Temporary and part-time employment
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5782

NEST Act of 2020
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit against tax for qualified special law enforcement officers.
NEST Act of 2020
National Education Security Training Act of 2020

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5782

Ted Budd
Ted Budd
North CarolinaRepublican
Mark Meadows
Mark Meadows
North CarolinaRepublican

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