United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 561 — Veterans Employment Tax Credit Act of 2011

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Veterans Employment Tax Credit Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) extend through 2014 the work opportunity tax credit for qualified veterans (defined as veterans who are members of families receiving supplemental nutrition assistance or who are entitled to compensation for a service-connected disability), and (2) make unemployed veterans who begin work for an employer during the period 2009 through 2014 eligible for such credit.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 561 do?
Veterans Employment Tax Credit Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) extend through 2014 the work opportunity tax credit for qualified veterans (defined as veterans who are members of families receiving supplemental nutrition assistance or who are entitled to compensation for a service-connected disability), and (2) make unemployed veterans who begin work for an employer during the period 2009 through 2014 eligible for such credit.
Who sponsors HR 561?
HR 561 is sponsored by Peter Welch (D).
What is the current status of HR 561?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 561?
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