Tax Equity and Prosperity for Puerto Rican Families Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 9, 2019)
Tax Equity and Prosperity for Puerto Rican Families Act of 2019
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to make specified annual federal matching payments to Puerto Rico for expanding its earned income tax credit as specified in the bill.
After the tax credit is expanded, Treasury must also provide a one-time grant to Puerto Rico for taxpayer education efforts relating to the earned income tax credit, including education of paid tax preparers.
The bill also provides appropriations to carry out the programs established by this bill.
What just happenedMay 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 9, 2019
- May 9, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - May 9, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 9, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House