In CommitteeFiled Mar 19, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 19, 2026
Summary
The BRIDGE Act lengthens the Work Opportunity Tax Credit until Dec. 31, 2030 and widens who can qualify. It adds a new category for people who have been convicted of a felony or incarcerated for at least 90 days, and another for out‑of‑school youth, letting employers who hire them claim the credit. The Treasury will issue regulations and the Comptroller General will study the claim process.
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