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H.R. 5032 117th Congress House

Territory Economic Development Tax Credit Act

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for economic activity in possessions of the United States.

Introduced: August 13, 2021 Introduced by: Thomas R. Suozzi Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Taxation Business investment and capitalCaribbean areaCorporate finance and managementEmployee benefits and pensions
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Foreign and international corporationsIncome tax creditsPuerto RicoU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWages and earnings
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Aug 13, 2021
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 Latest action August 13, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Territory Economic Development Tax Credit Act

This bill establishes a new tax credit for wages and tangible investments made by U.S. domestic corporations with branches operating in U.S. territories. It requires that 80% of credible income must be derived from a territory during a 3-year period, and 75% must come from an active trade or business in a territory. The credit is equal to 40% of eligible wages and benefits paid or provided to employees in the territory, subject to certain limitations.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 2485 Identical bill Territory Economic Development Tax Credit Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Sep 22, 2021
Pascrell, Bill
· Aug 13, 2021
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Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Aug 13, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5032: Territory Economic Development Tax Credit Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5032/
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"H.R. 5032: Territory Economic Development Tax Credit Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5032/.
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H.R. 5032, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5032/.
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