H.R. 1105 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015
H.R. 1105 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 26, 2015, sponsored by Kevin Brady with 135 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 26, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 135
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes for estates of decedents dying or for transfers made on or after the enactment date of this Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kevin Brady (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 134 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 26, 2015
- Passed the HouseApr 16, 2015
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Apr 20, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Apr 16, 2015 · Passed240–179 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Apr 16, 2015 · Failed186–232
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Death Tax Repeal ActHouse · Apr 16, 2015
- Death Tax Repeal ActHouse · Apr 16, 2015
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- H.R. 25: FairTax Act of 2015
- H.R. 30: Save American Workers Act of 2015
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- H.R. 173: Death Tax Repeal Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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