H.R. 631 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017
H.R. 631 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 24, 2017, sponsored by Kristi L. Noem with 102 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 102
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Death Tax Repeal Act of 201 7 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and (2) make permanent the maximum 35% gift tax rate and the lifetime gift tax exemption. The bill provides for an inflation adjustment to such exemption amount.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kristi L. Noem (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 101 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jan 24, 2017)
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- S. 236: Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2017
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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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