HR 3097
105th Congress
House
Taxation
Business income tax
Commerce
Congress
Economic growth
Economics and Public Finance
Estate tax
Excise tax
Families
Finance and Financial Sector
Gift tax
Income tax
Inheritance tax
Job creation
Labor and Employment
Legislation
Marriage
Married people
Personal income tax
Saving and investment
Tax Code Termination Act
Introduced: January 27, 1998
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Jun 18, 1998
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 17, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 17, 1998
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 219 - 209 (Roll No. 239).
Jun 17, 1998
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 219 - 209 (Roll No. 239).
Jun 17, 1998
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 223 (Roll No. 238). (consideration: CR H4675-4678)
Jun 17, 1998
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Jun 17, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Ways and means with instructions to report it back forthwith with an amendment in the nature of a substitute that expresses the sense of Congress that comprehensive reform of the Tax Code should be enacted no later than April 15, 2001, with hearings to commence no later than 30 days after enactment.
Jun 17, 1998
Mr. Rangel moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
Jun 17, 1998
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 17, 1998
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 472, the House proceeded with 2 hours of debate.
Jun 17, 1998
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3097 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying the resolution shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Jun 17, 1998
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 472. (consideration: CR H4654-4678)
Jun 17, 1998
Rule H. Res. 472 passed House.
Jun 16, 1998
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 472 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3097 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying the resolution shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Mar 19, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1304)
Mar 3, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H735)
Jan 27, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 27, 1998
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1998 | House · vote #239 | On Passage | Passed | 219–209 | See who voted → |
| Jun 17, 1998 | House · vote #238 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 203–223 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Tax Code Termination Act - Prohibits the imposition of any tax by the Internal Revenue Code: (1) for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2002; and (2) in the case of any tax not imposed on the basis of a taxable year, on any taxable event or for any period after December 31, 2002. Excepts the: (1) tax on self-employment income (chapter 2 of the Code); (2) Federal Insurance Contributions Act (chapter 21 of the Code); and (3) Railroad Retirement Tax Act (chapter 22 of the Code).
Declares that any new Federal tax system should be: (1) a simple and fair system; and (2) approved by the Congress in its final form no later than July 4, 2002.
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Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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