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H.R. 488

Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2017

Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2017

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces (military spouse) who moves with such member to another state under a permanent change of station order a tax credit for up to $500 of qualified relicensing costs incurred by such spouse. The bill defines "qualified relicensing costs" as costs for a state license or certification to engage in the profession that such military spouse engaged in while residing in the former state.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17](D-PA)Sponsor
80 cosponsors49 D31 R
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