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EARN Act
S. 2800 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- A bill to increase the incentives for employers to hire qualified ex-felons by enhancing the effectiveness of the work opportunity tax credit, to reduce the backlog of applications pending certification under the work opportunity tax credit program, to enhance the effectiveness of the Federal bonding program, to enhance the effectiveness of the Federal bonding program, and to authorize a pilot program for employment-focused re-entry projects. (by CRS)
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- Title
- A bill to increase the incentives for employers to hire qualified ex-felons by enhancing the effectiveness of the work opportunity tax credit, to reduce the backlog of applications pending certification under the work opportunity tax credit program, to enhance the effectiveness of the Federal bonding program, to enhance the effectiveness of the Federal bonding program, and to authorize a pilot program for employment-focused re-entry projects.
- Other Titles
- EARN Act
- Employment Access for Recidivism Reduction Nationwide
- Sponsor
- Arlen Specter
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Labor
- Criminal justice
- Ex-offenders
- Finance
- Government information
- Government paperwork
- Income tax
- Rehabilitation of criminals
- Surety and fidelity
- Tax credits
- Taxation
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 4/02/2008 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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Action Date Description Introduced 4/02/2008 4/02/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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