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HR 3995 105th Congress House Taxation Earned income tax credit Families Income tax Married people Personal income tax

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the marriage penalty in the earned income tax credit.

Introduced: June 4, 1998 Introduced by: Neal, Richard E. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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Jun 4, 1998
Introduced in House
Jun 4, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 4, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1026-1027)
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the earned income credit, to increase the phaseout amount for individuals with children.

What's happening now June 4, 1998

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Sep 23, 1998
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Aug 6, 1998
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jun 25, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3995: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the marriage penalty in the earned income tax credit.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3995/
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