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H.R. 2940

Introduced

Educator Tax Relief Act of 2015

Introduced 6/25/2015•114th Congress•House

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 236.

10/23/2015 • House

Summary

Educator Tax Relief Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax deduction for the expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers, to: (1) allow an inflation adjustment to the amount of such deduction for taxable years beginning after 2014, (2) allow the deduction of professional development expenses, and (3) make such deduction permanent. The bill applies to taxable years beginning after 2014.

Reported to House with amendment(s) • 10/23/2015

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Taxation
Elementary and secondary educationHigher educationIncome tax deductionsInflation and pricesTeaching, teachers, curricula

Congressional Votes (0)

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (25)

Party Breakdown

7
Democrats
18
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8]

Republican • WA-8

Sponsored 6/25/2015

Cosponsors (24)

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Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]

D-WA-7

Joined 6/25/2015

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Rep. Dold, Robert J. [R-IL-10]

R-IL-10

Joined 6/25/2015

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Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]

D-NJ-9

Joined 6/25/2015

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Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13]

R-IL-13

Joined 6/25/2015

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Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-21]

R-CA-21

Joined 6/25/2015

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Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-10]

R-CA-10

Joined 7/9/2015

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

June 25, 2015

Committee Review

September 17, 2015

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 13.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported in House10/23/2015
Introduced in House6/25/2015

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors24