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Disability Employment Incentive Act
12/30/2022, 5:32 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3765
Bill 117 HR 3765, also known as the Disability Employment Incentive Act, aims to provide incentives for businesses to hire individuals with disabilities. The bill proposes a tax credit for businesses that hire individuals with disabilities, with the amount of the credit based on the wages paid to these employees. The goal of the bill is to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and promote inclusivity in the workforce.
The bill also includes provisions for training programs and support services to help individuals with disabilities succeed in the workplace. These programs would be funded through grants and partnerships with organizations that specialize in disability employment services.
Supporters of the bill argue that it will help reduce barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities and promote economic independence. They believe that providing incentives for businesses to hire individuals with disabilities will lead to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Opponents of the bill may argue that it places an undue burden on businesses to provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities. They may also raise concerns about the cost of implementing the tax credit and training programs outlined in the bill. Overall, the Disability Employment Incentive Act seeks to address the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment. By providing incentives for businesses to hire individuals with disabilities and offering support services, the bill aims to create a more inclusive and diverse workforce.
The bill also includes provisions for training programs and support services to help individuals with disabilities succeed in the workplace. These programs would be funded through grants and partnerships with organizations that specialize in disability employment services.
Supporters of the bill argue that it will help reduce barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities and promote economic independence. They believe that providing incentives for businesses to hire individuals with disabilities will lead to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Opponents of the bill may argue that it places an undue burden on businesses to provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities. They may also raise concerns about the cost of implementing the tax credit and training programs outlined in the bill. Overall, the Disability Employment Incentive Act seeks to address the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment. By providing incentives for businesses to hire individuals with disabilities and offering support services, the bill aims to create a more inclusive and diverse workforce.
Congressional Summary of HR 3765
Disability Employment Incentive Act
This bill expands tax credits and deductions that are available for employers who hire and retain employees with disabilities.
The bill expands the work opportunity tax credit to include the hiring of employees who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. For employers who hire vocational rehabilitation referrals, Supplemental Security Income recipients, or SSDI recipients, the bill also (1) increases the amount of wages that may be taken into account for the credit, and (2) allows an additional credit for second-year wages.
With respect to the tax credit for expenditures by eligible small businesses to provide access to disabled individuals, the bill increases the limits that apply to (1) the amount of expenditures that are eligible for the credit, and (2) the gross receipts and full-time employees of eligible small businesses.
The bill also expands the tax deduction for expenditures to remove architectural and transportation barriers to the handicapped and elderly. The bill modifies the deduction to (1) increase the limitation on the amount of the deduction, and (2) allow the deduction to be used for certain improvements in the accessibility of internet or telecommunications services to handicapped and elderly individuals.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3765
Bill HR 3765 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2021. Bill HR 3765 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 8, 2021. Bill HR 3765's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of June 8, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3765
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3765
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationPotential Impact Areas
- Disability and paralysis
- Disability assistance
- Employee hiring
- Income tax credits
- Income tax deductions
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
- Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- Railroads
- Small business
- Transportation employees
- Unemployment
- Wages and earnings
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3765
Disability Employment Incentive Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits under the work opportunity credit, increase the work opportunity credit for vocational rehabilitation referrals, qualified SSI recipients, and qualified SSDI recipients, expand the disabled access credit, and enhance the deduction for expenditures to remove architectural and transportation barriers to the handicapped and elderly.
Disability Employment Incentive Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3765
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