H.R. 205 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Death Tax Repeal Act
H.R. 205 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 6, 2009, sponsored by Mac Thornberry with 94 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 6, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 94
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Death Tax Repeal Act - Repeals the federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mac Thornberry (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 94 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 6, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jan 6, 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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