United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 6762 — COVID-19 Earned Income Act

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

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th 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.

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Summary

Sets forth a special rule for determining the amount of the earned income tax credit and the refundable portion of the child tax credit. Specifically, the bill allows a taxpayer to use the earned income of the preceding taxable year in computing such credits if such income is greater than the income for the current taxable year (i..e., 2020).

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Action History

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

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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

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Subjects

Taxation Income tax credits Poverty and welfare assistance Tax treatment of families Wages and earnings
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6762 do?
Sets forth a special rule for determining the amount of the earned income tax credit and the refundable portion of the child tax credit. Specifically, the bill allows a taxpayer to use the earned income of the preceding taxable year in computing such credits if such income is greater than the income for the current taxable year (i..e., 2020).
Who sponsors HR 6762?
HR 6762 is sponsored by Brian Higgins (D).
What is the current status of HR 6762?
This bill died with 116th 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 6762?
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