H.R. 939 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
IRA Equity for Seniors Act
H.R. 939 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 10, 2009, sponsored by Rodney P. Frelinghuysen with 26 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
- Feb 10, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
IRA Equity for Seniors Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers who received a mandatory distribution from their pension plan or individual retirement account (IRA) in 2008 to recontribute such amounts to their retirement plans without tax or penalty.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rodney P. Frelinghuysen (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 24 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 10, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Feb 10, 2009)
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- H.R. 1176: Secret Ballot Protection Act
- H.R. 1409: Employee Free Choice Act of 2009
- H.R. 2067: Protecting America's Workers Act
- H.R. 2161: Family and Medical Leave Restoration Act
- H.R. 3017: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009
- H.R. 4072: AMERICA Works Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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