H.R. 2022 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
K-IRA Act
H.R. 2022 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Apr 22, 2009, sponsored by John Murtha with 8 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 22, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Kids IRA Act of 2009 or the K-IRA Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a tax-exempt individual retirement account for taxpayers under age 26, to be known as a young savers account. Treats such accounts as Roth individual retirement accounts for income tax purposes. Allows an income-based tax deduction for contributions to such accounts, up to $5,000 in any taxable year.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Murtha (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 22, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Apr 22, 2009)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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