S 1214
108th Congress
Senate
Taxation
Caregivers
Disabled
Families
Health
Income tax
Long-term care
Social Welfare
Tax credits
Family Caregiver Relief Act of 2003
Introduced: June 9, 2003
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Introduced
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Passed House
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To President
Became law
Jun 9, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7553-7554)
Jun 9, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7552-7553)
Jun 9, 2003
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Family Caregiver Relief Act of 2003 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise and rename the Child Tax Credit as the Family Care Credit. Includes within such credit (in addition to the child care credit) a $3,000 credit for each qualifying individual for whom an eligible taxpayer is a long-term care provider.
Defines "eligible expenses" as: (1) certain medical care; (2) lodging away from home; (3) adult day care; (4) custodial care; (5) respite care; and (6) other specialized children's services, including day care for children with special needs.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7553-7554)
Committees of jurisdiction
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