HR-2940 : Still Just a Bill

Educator Tax Relief Act of 2015

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-10-23CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 236.House floor actions
2015-10-23CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 114-310.House floor actions
2015-09-17CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 13.House committee actions
2015-09-17CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2015-06-25IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
2015-06-25IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress