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Latest Action: 02/16/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextExpressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of Luis A. Ferre. 2/16/2007--Introduced. Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend, and the Postmaster General to issue, a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Luis A. Ferre.
Latest Action: 01/11/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Bill TextTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make residents of Puerto Rico eligible for the refundable portion of the child tax credit. 1/11/2007--Introduced. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make residents of Puerto Rico eligible for the refundable portion of the child tax credit.
Also tagged in: Armed forces, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Hispanic Americans, History, Infantry, Korean War, 1950-1953, Military personnel, Minorities, Puerto Rico, Veterans
Latest Action: 09/18/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 443. Bill TextRecognizing the service of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers during the Korean War, honoring the people of Puerto Rico who continue to serve and volunteer for service in the Armed Forces and make sacrifices for the country, and commending all efforts to promote and preserve the history of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers. 9/18/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Recognizes the service of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers, a Hispanic U.S. unit comprised mainly of Puerto Ricans, during the Korean War. Honors the people of Puerto Rico, who continue to volunteer for service in the Armed Forces. Commends all efforts to promote and preserve the history of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers.
Also tagged in: Flexible benefit plans, Income tax, Labor, Old age, survivors and disability insurance, Payroll deductions, Pensions, Puerto Rico, Social security, Social security taxes, Tax exclusion, Tax exemption, Taxation, Unemployment insurance, Wages, Withholding tax
Latest Action: 05/09/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Bill TextTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for residents of Puerto Rico who participate in cafeteria plans under the Puerto Rican tax laws an exclusion from employment taxes which is comparable to the exclusion that applies to cafeteria plans under such Code. 5/9/2007--Introduced. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from employment and unemployment taxes payments made on behalf of Puerto Rican residents participating in tax-exempt employee benefit cafeteria plans established under Puerto Rican law.
Also tagged in: Flexible benefit plans, Income tax, Labor, Old age, survivors and disability insurance, Payroll deductions, Pensions, Puerto Rico, Social security, Social security taxes, Tax exclusion, Tax exemption, Taxation, Unemployment insurance, Wages, Withholding tax
Latest Action: 11/15/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Bill TextA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for residents of Puerto Rico who participate in cafeteria plans under the Puerto Rican tax laws an exclusion from employment taxes which is comparable to the exclusion that applies to cafeteria plans under such Code. 11/15/2007--Introduced. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from employment and unemployment taxes payments made on behalf of Puerto Rican residents participating in tax-exempt employee benefit cafeteria plans established under Puerto Rican law.
Latest Action: 06/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill TextTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to apply automatic "deemed" enrollment under part B of the Medicare Program to residents of Puerto Rico. 6/20/2007--Introduced. Amends title XVIII (Medicare) part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) to extend "deemed" enrollment under part B Medicare to residents of Puerto Rico.
Also tagged in: American Samoa, Capitol (Washington, D.C.), Caribbean area, Commemorations, Congress, Federal-territorial relations, Guam, Humanities, Politics and government, Puerto Rico, Sculpture, State and local government, Virgin Islands
Latest Action: 07/19/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Bill TextTo permit each of the territories of the United States to provide and furnish a statue honoring a citizen of the territory to be placed in Statuary Hall in the same manner as statues honoring citizens of the States are placed in Statuary Hall. 7/19/2007--Introduced. Permits statues honoring deceased citizens of U.S. territories (American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) to be placed in Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol. Limits such statues to one per jurisdiction.
Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Bill TextTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make residents of Puerto Rico eligible for the earned income tax credit. 8/3/2007--Introduced. Puerto Rico Work and Empowerment Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make residents of Puerto Rico eligible for the earned income tax credit.
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Latest Action: 10/23/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. Bill TextExpressing gratitude for the foreign guest laborers, known as Braceros, who worked in the United States during the period from 1942 to 1964. 10/1/2007--Introduced. Expresses gratitude to the foreign guest laborers, known as Braceros, who worked in the United States from 1942 to 1964. Recognizes the Braceros for their contributions to the war effort during World War II and their hard work which helped keep the United States strong and prosperous during this challenging period.
Latest Action: 06/19/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. Bill TextCongratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez for his continued success on and off of the golf course. 6/19/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Congratulates Chi-Chi Rodriguez for his successes in the sport of golf. Commends his exemplary conduct as a humanitarian and advocate for underprivileged youth.
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Latest Action: 06/19/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. Bill TextCongratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez for his continued success on and off of the golf course. 6/19/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Congratulates Chi-Chi Rodriguez for his successes in the sport of golf. Commends his exemplary conduct as a humanitarian and advocate for underprivileged youth.
Also tagged in: Flexible benefit plans, Income tax, Labor, Old age, survivors and disability insurance, Payroll deductions, Pensions, Puerto Rico, Social security, Social security taxes, Tax exclusion, Tax exemption, Taxation, Unemployment insurance, Wages, Withholding tax
Latest Action: 11/15/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Bill TextA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for residents of Puerto Rico who participate in cafeteria plans under the Puerto Rican tax laws an exclusion from employment taxes which is comparable to the exclusion that applies to cafeteria plans under such Code. 11/15/2007--Introduced. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from employment and unemployment taxes payments made on behalf of Puerto Rican residents participating in tax-exempt employee benefit cafeteria plans established under Puerto Rican law.
Also tagged in: Alien labor, Canada, Caribbean area, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Government contractors, History, Immigration, Jamaica, Labor, Latin America, Mexicans, Mexico, Public contracts, Puerto Rico, Temporary employment, World War II
Latest Action: 10/23/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. Bill TextExpressing gratitude for the foreign guest laborers, known as Braceros, who worked in the United States during the period from 1942 to 1964. 10/1/2007--Introduced. Expresses gratitude to the foreign guest laborers, known as Braceros, who worked in the United States from 1942 to 1964. Recognizes the Braceros for their contributions to the war effort during World War II and their hard work which helped keep the United States strong and prosperous during this challenging period.
Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Bill TextTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make residents of Puerto Rico eligible for the earned income tax credit. 8/3/2007--Introduced. Puerto Rico Work and Empowerment Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make residents of Puerto Rico eligible for the earned income tax credit.
Also tagged in: American Samoa, Capitol (Washington, D.C.), Caribbean area, Commemorations, Congress, Federal-territorial relations, Guam, Humanities, Politics and government, Puerto Rico, Sculpture, State and local government, Virgin Islands
Latest Action: 07/19/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Bill TextTo permit each of the territories of the United States to provide and furnish a statue honoring a citizen of the territory to be placed in Statuary Hall in the same manner as statues honoring citizens of the States are placed in Statuary Hall. 7/19/2007--Introduced. Permits statues honoring deceased citizens of U.S. territories (American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) to be placed in Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol. Limits such statues to one per jurisdiction.
Latest Action: 06/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill TextTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to apply automatic "deemed" enrollment under part B of the Medicare Program to residents of Puerto Rico. 6/20/2007--Introduced. Amends title XVIII (Medicare) part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) to extend "deemed" enrollment under part B Medicare to residents of Puerto Rico.
Also tagged in: Armed forces, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Hispanic Americans, History, Infantry, Korean War, 1950-1953, Military personnel, Minorities, Puerto Rico, Veterans
Latest Action: 09/18/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 443. Bill TextRecognizing the service of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers during the Korean War, honoring the people of Puerto Rico who continue to serve and volunteer for service in the Armed Forces and make sacrifices for the country, and commending all efforts to promote and preserve the history of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers. 9/18/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Recognizes the service of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers, a Hispanic U.S. unit comprised mainly of Puerto Ricans, during the Korean War. Honors the people of Puerto Rico, who continue to volunteer for service in the Armed Forces. Commends all efforts to promote and preserve the history of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers.
Also tagged in: Flexible benefit plans, Income tax, Labor, Old age, survivors and disability insurance, Payroll deductions, Pensions, Puerto Rico, Social security, Social security taxes, Tax exclusion, Tax exemption, Taxation, Unemployment insurance, Wages, Withholding tax
Latest Action: 05/09/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Bill TextTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for residents of Puerto Rico who participate in cafeteria plans under the Puerto Rican tax laws an exclusion from employment taxes which is comparable to the exclusion that applies to cafeteria plans under such Code. 5/9/2007--Introduced. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from employment and unemployment taxes payments made on behalf of Puerto Rican residents participating in tax-exempt employee benefit cafeteria plans established under Puerto Rican law.
Also tagged in: Artists, Caribbean area, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Governors, Humanities, Latin America, Music, Politicians, Politics and government, Postage stamps, Puerto Rico, State and local government
Latest Action: 02/16/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextExpressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of Luis A. Ferre. 2/16/2007--Introduced. Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend, and the Postmaster General to issue, a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Luis A. Ferre.
Latest Action: 01/11/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Bill TextTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make residents of Puerto Rico eligible for the refundable portion of the child tax credit. 1/11/2007--Introduced. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make residents of Puerto Rico eligible for the refundable portion of the child tax credit.
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