H.R. 1712 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Death Tax Repeal Act
H.R. 1712 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 9, 2021, sponsored by Jason Smith with 155 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 9, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 155
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Death Tax Repeal Act This bill repeals the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes. It also makes conforming amendments related to the gift tax.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jason Smith (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 154 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 9, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Mar 9, 2021)
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- H.R. 894: No Tax Breaks for Sanctuary Cities Act
- H.R. 1219: ABLE Age Adjustment Act
- H.R. 1346: Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021
- H.R. 1381: Main Street Tax Certainty Act
- S. 1777: Don't Weaponize the IRS Act
- S. 2014: Refund Equality Act of 2021
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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