H.R. 5497 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Check the Debt Act of 2010
H.R. 5497 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jun 9, 2010, sponsored by Charles Wilson with 33 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
- Jun 9, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 33
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Check the Debt Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual taxpayers (other than nonresident aliens) to designate $3 or more of their tax liability ($6 for married couples filing a joint tax return) to reduce the public debt.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles Wilson (D-OH). Co-sponsors: 33 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 9, 2010
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4334) (Jun 10, 2010)
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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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