H.R. 2995 · 112th Congress
Post 9-11 GI Jobs Act of 2011
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- William Keating
- Introduced
- 2011-09-21
- Latest action
- 2011-09-21 · Introduced in House
Summary
Post 9-11 GI Jobs Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow: (1) an increased work opportunity tax credit for hiring post 9-11 veterans and other veterans; and (2) a tax deduction, up to $1,000, for the qualified job training expenses of post 9-11 veterans in the area of green jobs or sustainable manufacturing.
Defines "post 9-11 veteran" as any individual who, after September 11, 2001: (1) served on active duty in the Armed Forces or full-time in the National Guard for more than 180 days, or (2) was discharged or released from active duty for a service-connected disability.
Terminates the increase in the tax credit and the tax deduction allowed by this Act after 2014.