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District of Columbia Economic Recovery Act

Introduced: September 24, 1996 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sep 24, 1996
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

District of Columbia Economic Recovery Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to set forth a limitation on the income tax imposed on individuals who are residents of the District of Columbia. Specifies that the limitation is the sum of: (1) 15 percent of so much District-sourced income as exceeds the exemption amount; and (2) the average rate of the non-District-sourced adjusted gross income. Sets forth definitions, including for "resident of the District of Columbia" and "exemption amount."

Provides for the tax treatment of certain sources of income.

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to annually study the impact of the provisions of this Act on the economy of the District of Columbia.

What's happening now September 24, 1996

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4155: District of Columbia Economic Recovery Act. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-4155/
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"H.R. 4155: District of Columbia Economic Recovery Act." 104th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-4155/.
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H.R. 4155, 104th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-4155/.
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