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NEWS
FROM THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Mark Gundersen (202) 225-8933
May 8, 2001
Committee to Markup Three Bills at 5 p.m.
"Hope for Children Act,"
"Fairness for Foster Care Families Act," and "The Fallen Survivor
Benefit Fairness Act" Under Consideration
Originally Scheduled for 10 a.m.
WASHINGTON – The House Ways and Means Committee will consider
three bills during a markup scheduled for Wednesday, May 9th at 5
p.m. in 1100 Longworth. Please note: This markup was previously scheduled
to take place a 10 a.m.
The first bill considered will be HR 622, the "Hope for Children
Act." This bill is the President’s proposal to increase the adoption tax
credit.
The second bill considered will be HR 586, the "Fairness for Foster Care
Families Act." This bill would allow more foster families to take advantage
of tax benefits available in the law by eliminating the age restriction and
expanding the number of entities who are eligible to place individuals and make
foster care payments.
The final bill under consideration at the markup is HR 1727, the "Fallen
Hero Survivor Benefit Fairness Act." This bill would provide for consistent
treatment of survivor benefits for public safety officers killed in the line of
duty.
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