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S. 1938

Referred to Committee

Stronger Way Act

Introduced 10/5/2017•115th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

10/5/2017 • Senate

Summary

Stronger Way Act

This bill requires the Department of Labor to establish a program, through grant agreements with state and local government agencies, that provides eligible unemployed or partially-employed individuals with opportunities to work in a transitional job for the purpose of enabling them to gain, through wage-paying jobs, the experience and skills needed to move into regular employment.

The bill also amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise the formula for the earned income tax credit and make the child tax credit fully refundable.

Introduced in Senate • 10/5/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Employment and training programsIncome tax creditsInflation and pricesPoverty and welfare assistanceTax treatment of familiesUnemploymentWages and earnings

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

Democrat • WI

Sponsored 10/5/2017

Cosponsors (1)

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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

D-NJ

Joined 10/5/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

October 5, 2017

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Committee Review

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate10/5/2017

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Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1