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HR 1943 111th Congress House

Tax Equity Act of 2009

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for adjustments in the individual income tax rates to reflect regional differences in the cost-of-living.

Introduced: September 22, 2010 Introduced by: Nadler, Jerrold Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Taxation Income tax ratesInflation and prices
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It never became law before the 111th Congress (2009–2010) 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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Apr 2, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 2, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 2, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Tax Equity Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide regional cost-of-living adjustments in individual income tax rates. Directs the Secretary of Labor to produce a regional cost-of-living index.
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 6345 Related bill Personal Exemption Fairness Act of 2010
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Sep 22, 2010
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1943: Tax Equity Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-1943/
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