Children's Education Tax Credit Act

Summary

Children's Education Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a tax credit (of up to $1,000) for the qualified educational expenses (tuition, attendance fees, books, supplies, equipment, but excluding meals and lodging) paid by a taxpayer for the education of each individual with respect to whom the taxpayer is allowed a deduction as a dependent. Provides for: (1) the inclusion of certain home schooling expenses; and (2) adjustments for certain scholarships. Defines "eligible educational institution" as a secondary school, an elementary school, or any private, parochial, religious, or home school providing elementary or secondary education.

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Timeline

1. 4 February 1999

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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2. 4 February 1999

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E149-150)

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3. 4 February 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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4. 4 February 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 4 February 1999 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 4 February 1999

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 4 February 1999

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 February 1999

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Sponsors

• Rep. Rogan, James E. [R-CA-27] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Dunn, Jennifer [R-WA-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-10] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [R-NY-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Miller, Gary G. [R-CA-31] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sweeney, John E. [R-NY-20] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Peterson, John E. [R-PA-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7] · R · Cosponsor
• PETER KING · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] · R · Cosponsor
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