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H.R. 3548:
Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009
111th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the House of Representatives ("H.R."). A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

Bill numbers restart from 1 every two years. Each two-year cycle is called a session of Congress. This bill was created in the 111th Congress, in 2009-2010.

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2009-2010

To amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.

Overview

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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedSep 10, 2009
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeOct 13, 2009
Occurred: Amendments (27 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseSep 22, 2009
Occurred: Passed SenateNov 4, 2009
Occurred: Signed by PresidentNov 6, 2009
This bill has become law. It was signed by Barack Obama. [Last Updated: Nov 14, 2009 1:04AM]
Last Action:
Nov 6, 2009: Became Public Law No: 111-92.
Related:
See the Related Legislation page for other bills related to this one and a list of subject terms that have been applied to this bill. Sometimes the text of one bill or resolution is incorporated into another, and in those cases the original bill or resolution, as it would appear here, would seem to be abandoned.
Votes:
Sep 22, 2009: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The vote was held under a suspension of the rules to cut debate short and pass the bill, needing a two-thirds majority. This usually occurs for non-controversial legislation. The totals were 331 Ayes, 83 Nays, 18 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Nov 4, 2009: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 98 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Question & Answer
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Nov 18, 2009 2:19 PM - I bought home on Feb.of 2005. My wife and I are filing jointly, but the home is under my name. Will we still qualify for the $6500 tax credit? - Answer it!
Nov 19, 2009 6:34 PM - Can I qualify for the $6500 tax credit if I purchase a multi-unit? - Answer it!

Sources of Influence

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