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HR 3357 United States House · 117th Congress

Rural Jobs Act

Summary
Rural Jobs Act This bill allocates an additional $500 million in 2021 and 2022 for new markets tax credit investments in the Rural Jobs Zone (an area comprised of low-income communities with populations not greater than 50,000 that are not adjacent to an urbanized area). The bill also requires that at least 25% of such investments be made in areas that are persistent poverty counties, high migration rural counties, or both.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $500M for tax credit investments in rural low-income areas, directing government spending to support economic development through tax incentives.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $500M for tax credits targeting affordable housing development in low-income rural areas and persistent poverty counties.92% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2021
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President
Introduced May 19, 2021 Last action May 19, 2021
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May 19, 2021
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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May 19, 2021
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Party
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Photo of Terri A. Sewell
Terri A. Sewell
DDemocratic
AL
7
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Photo of Jason Smith
Jason Smith
RRepublican
MO
8