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Proposal:Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Act

This bill allows individual taxpayers a refundable tax credit, based upon their 2018 tax liability, for $1,000 ($2,000 for joint returns) and $500 for each dependent. The credit is not available to taxpayers whose adjusted gross income exceeds $100,000 ($200,000 for joint returns) for the taxable year. The bill directs the Department of the Treasury to make payments to taxpayers as rapidly as possible.

Bill Title

Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2020-03-18: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • 2020-03-18: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.