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HR 1914

HIRE CREDIT Act

119th Congress Introduced by Judy Chu and 3 co-sponsors

Creates a payroll tax credit to spur employers to hire workers in disaster-recovery communities during an interim period, boosting local employment.

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Bill Summary · HR 1914

Summary of HR 1914 — HIRE CREDIT Act

Overview

  • Full bill designation: HR 1914
  • Short title: The HIRE CREDIT Act (Helping Increase Realtime Employment for Communities Recovering from Emergency Disasters for an Interim Time Act)
  • Purpose as stated in the short title: to provide a framework related to employment incentives in disaster-recovery contexts for an interim period. Note: The provided text does not include any substantive provisions or language beyond the short title.

Status and Timeline

  • Introduced in the House on March 6, 2025.
  • Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means for consideration.

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Jasmine Crockett
  • Cosponsors: Chuck Edwards, Jared Moskowitz, Judy Chu

Key Provisions (as provided)

  • No substantive provisions or detailed text are included in the available information. The only stated content is the Act’s short title. Therefore, specific provisions, eligibility rules, credit amounts, sunset provisions, or administration details are not disclosed here.

Potential Scope and Impact (inference based on the title)

  • The bill’s title suggests the creation or modification of a payroll tax credit intended to encourage employers to hire in communities recovering from emergencies or disasters, potentially during an interim period.
  • Possible targets could include disaster-affected areas and timelines intended to support rapid employment growth during recovery. However, without the full text, the exact eligibility criteria, credit calculation, eligible employers, duration, and funding implications cannot be stated.

Practical Considerations and Next Steps

  • Given that the bill has been referred to the Ways and Means Committee, action would proceed through committee markup, potential amendments, and a committee vote before any floor consideration.
  • To provide a complete and precise summary, the full bill text (section-by-section provisions, fiscal notes, and any related policy details) would be required. Updates or a committee summary release would enable a fuller analysis of cost, eligibility, implementation, and anticipated impact.

Quick Reference

  • Bill: HR 1914
  • Title: HIRE CREDIT Act
  • Introduced: March 6, 2025
  • Status: Introduced; referred to Ways and Means
  • Primary sponsor: Jasmine Crockett
  • Cosponsors: Chuck Edwards, Jared Moskowitz, Judy Chu

If the full text becomes available, I can provide a detailed, section-by-section analysis of the provisions and their implications.

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