Expressing the sense of the Congress that the earned income tax credit is a program of critical importance designed to assist the working poor.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Jan 2003): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 20, expresses the sense of Congress that the earned income tax credit (EITC) is an important program for helping low-income workers. It states that the EITC is intended to help offset payroll taxes and encourage work. The resolution provides income thresholds for eligibility based on the number of children a family has, as well as for individuals.
The resolution notes that millions of households are eligible for the EITC, but a significant number do not claim it, resulting in unclaimed funds. It calls for the Internal Revenue Service and Members of Congress to be aware of this underutilization and to take steps to increase the number of eligible residents who claim the credit.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2003 and was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both the House and the Senate. Its passage would not enact new laws or create mandates, but rather convey a message from Congress regarding the importance of the EITC and the need to ensure its benefits reach eligible individuals.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the earned income tax credit is a program of critical importance designed to assist the working poor; (2) the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Members of Congress must be fully aware that not all eligible workers take advantage of the earned income tax credit; and (3) the IRS and Members of Congress should take steps to increase the number of qualifying residents who claim the credit.
Timeline
28 Jan 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 20 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 20, expresses the sense of Congress that the earned income tax credit (EITC) is an important program for helping low-income workers. It states that the EITC is intended to help offset payroll taxes and encourage work. The resolution provides income thresholds for eligibility based on the number of children a family has, as well as for individuals. The resolution notes that millions of households are eligible for the EITC, but a significant number do not claim it, resulting in unclaimed funds. It calls for the Internal Revenue Service and Members of Congress to be aware of this underutilization and to take steps to increase the number of eligible residents who claim the credit. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2003 and was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both the House and the Senate. Its passage would not enact new laws or create mandates, but rather convey a message from Congress regarding the importance of the EITC and the need to ensure its benefits reach eligible individuals.
- Has H.Con.Res. 20 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 20. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 20?
- H.Con.Res. 20 was sponsored by Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 20?
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (28 Jan 2003).
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