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H.R. 3 107th Congress House

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Act of 2001

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce individual income tax rates.

Introduced: February 28, 2001 See on congress.gov
Taxation Cost of living adjustmentsEarned income tax creditEconomics and Public FinanceFamilies
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It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 13, 2001
See H.R.1836.
Mar 9, 2001
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mar 8, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 8, 2001
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 198 (Roll No. 45).
Mar 8, 2001
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 221 (Roll no. 44). (text: CR H807)
Mar 8, 2001
DEBATE - The House has proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stenholm motion to recommit.
Mar 8, 2001
Mr. Stenholm moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
Mar 8, 2001
On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 197 (Roll no. 43).
Mar 8, 2001
Mr. Thomas moved to table the motion to reconsider the vote.
Mar 8, 2001
Mr. Berry moved to reconsider the vote.
Mar 8, 2001
DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res 83, the House is proceeding with one hour of debate on the amendment offered by Mr. Rangel.
Mar 8, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3 as amended, pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 83.
Mar 8, 2001
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
Mar 8, 2001
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 83. (consideration: CR H761-809; text of measure as reported in House: CR H761-762)
Mar 8, 2001
Rule H. Res. 83 passed House.
Mar 7, 2001
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 83 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
Mar 6, 2001
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.
Mar 6, 2001
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 107-7.
Mar 1, 2001
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
Mar 1, 2001
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 28, 2001
Committee Hearings Held Prior to Introduction (Feb 13, 2001).
Feb 28, 2001
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 3
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 8, 2001 House · vote #45 On Passage Passed 230–198 See who voted →
Mar 8, 2001 House · vote #44 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 204–221 See who voted →
Mar 8, 2001 House · vote #43 Table Motion to Reconsider Agreed To 228–197 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 2

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to 1 failed

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 8 – An amendment to create a new 12 percent tax rate (phased in through 2003); increase the earned income tax cre… Failed Mar 8, 2001
HAMDT 7 – An amendment considered as adopted pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 83. Agreed to Mar 8, 2001
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 Latest action August 13, 2001

See H.R.1836.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Act of 2001 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, as of tax year 2001, to establish (in addition to existing brackets) a 12 percent individual tax bracket for each filing status. Caps taxable income levels for the 12 percent bracket at: (1) $12,000 for married individuals filing jointly; (2) $10,000 for heads of households; and (3) $6,000 for unmarried individuals or married individuals filing separately. Applies the current 15 percent bracket to income levels above the 12 percent caps but below current 15 percent caps.

Prohibits minimum bracket amount inflation adjustments through tax year 2006. Revises the cost-of-living adjustment formula, as of tax year 2007.

Provides, beginning in tax year 2002, for specified reductions in the 12, 28, 31, 36, and 39.6 percent individual (and estate) brackets. (Maintains the revised 15 percent bracket without further change.)

Repeals mandatory reductions in the additional (three or more children) child tax credit and the earned income credit for taxpayers subject to the alternative minimum tax.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 1836 Procedurally related Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001
  • HRES 83 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce individual income…
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