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H.R. 2530 115th Congress House

Earned Income Tax Credit Equity for Puerto Act of 2017

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make residents of Puerto Rico eligible for the earned income tax credit.

Introduced: June 16, 2017 See on congress.gov
Taxation Caribbean areaIncome tax creditsPoverty and welfare assistancePuerto Rico
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U.S. territories and protectoratesWages and earnings
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 18, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 18, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 18, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Earned Income Tax Credit Equity for Puerto Rico Act of 2017

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make citizens of Puerto Rico eligible for the federal earned income tax credit.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 4172 Give A HAND Act
  • S 2165 Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Equitable Rebuild Act of 2017
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Soto, Darren
Florida · Jun 16, 2017
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Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Jun 16, 2017
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2530: Earned Income Tax Credit Equity for Puerto Act of 2017. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2530/
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"H.R. 2530: Earned Income Tax Credit Equity for Puerto Act of 2017." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2530/.
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H.R. 2530, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2530/.
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