HR 2574 106th Congress House

Pro-Family, Pro-Growth, Pro-Reform Tax Reduction Act of 1999

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide comprehensive tax relief for American families and businesses to encourage family stability, economic growth, and tax simplification.

Introduced: July 20, 1999 See on congress.gov

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Jul 20, 1999

Introduced in House

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Pro-Family, Pro-Growth, Pro-Reform Tax Reduction Act of 1999 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish, extend, or modify income tax deductions, exclusions, and credits in a number of areas, including: (1) education; (2) employment; (3) energy; (4) environment; (5) estate tax; (6) health care; (7) housing; (8) research; and (9) retirement income.

Establishes the National Commission on Tax Simplification and Reform.

Reserves 77 percent of the combined on- and off-budget surpluses for the purposes of ensuring Social Security and Medicare solvency and longevity.

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 3

DOOLEY, CAL

· Jul 20, 1999

Sherman, Brad

California · Jul 20, 1999

Smith, Adam

Washington · Jul 20, 1999

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