United States · Bill · S
S. 595 (109th)
Encouraging Work Act of 2005
Introduced
10 March 2005
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Summary
Encouraging Work Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to consolidate and modify provisions of the work opportunity tax credit and the welfare-to-work tax credit and make the consolidated tax credit permanent. Expands eligibility for the consolidated tax credit by: (1) determining eligibility of ex-felons without regard to family income; and (2) raising the age ceiling for food stamp recipients from 25 to 40. Includes a "designated community resident" (in lieu of "high risk youth") and "long-term family assistance recipient" as members of the targeted group eligible for the consolidated tax credit. Provides for an increased tax credit for employment of long-term family assistance recipients. Repeals the separate welfare-to-work tax credit.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 10 March 2005
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Introduced in Senate · EN · 10 March 2005
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 10 March 2005
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-bill/595
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