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S 536 117th Congress Senate Taxation Income tax credits Tax administration and collection, taxpayers Wages and earnings

Blue Collar Bonus Act of 2021

Introduced: March 2, 2021 Introduced by: Hawley, Josh Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
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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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mar 2, 2021
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Blue Collar Bonus Act of 2021

This bill allows a refundable income tax credit to supplement wages received by an individual taxpayer that are less than the median wage. The bill defines median wage as $16.50 per hour, increased by annual inflation adjustments beginning after 2021. The bill also provides for advance payments of the credit.

The bill requires taxpayers to provide their Social Security account numbers on their tax returns to be eligible for the credit. The credit expires after 2023.

What's happening now March 2, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 536: Blue Collar Bonus Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-536/
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"S. 536: Blue Collar Bonus Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-536/.
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S. 536, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-536/.
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