To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide benefits for military personnel, and for other purposes.
Sponsor and status
Charles “Charlie” Rangel
Sponsor. Representative for New York's 15th congressional district. Democrat.
110th Congress (2007–2009)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Jun 17, 2008
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on June 17, 2008.
28 Cosponsors (28 Democrats)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“President Signs Expansion of Wisconsin Veterans Benefit”
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Rep. Ron Kind [D-WI3, 1997-2022]
(Co-sponsor)
on Jun 18, 2008
“Sen. Cornyn: We All Have a Moral Obligation to Protect & Help Our Veterans”
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Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX]
on Aug 25, 2008
“Bill to Provide Tax Relief for Military Families Sent to President, McNerney Announces”
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Rep. Jerry McNerney [D-CA9, 2013-2022]
on Jun 6, 2008
Incorporated legislation
This bill incorporates provisions from:
S. 2345: American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007
Ordered Reported on Nov 13, 2007. 22% incorporated. (compare text)
H.R. 3056: Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007
Passed House (Senate next) on Oct 10, 2007. 78% incorporated. (compare text)
S. 1593: Defenders of Freedom Tax Relief Act of 2007
Introduced on Jun 12, 2007. 34% incorporated. (compare text)
History
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Oct 10, 2007
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Passed House (Senate next)
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May 16, 2008
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Introduced
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May 20, 2008
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Passed House (Senate next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. |
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May 22, 2008
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Passed Senate
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Jun 17, 2008
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 6081 (110th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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