S. 420 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2005
S. 420 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 17, 2005, sponsored by Jon Kyl with 24 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 17, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2005 - Provides that the sunset provisions of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (i.e., December 31, 2010) shall not apply to the repeal of the Federal estate tax and generation-skipping transfer tax (thus making such repeal permanent).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jon Kyl (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 23 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 17, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Feb 17, 2005)
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