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S. 1931 112th Congress Senate

Temporary Tax Holiday and Government Reduction Act

Official title: A bill to provide civilian payroll tax relief, to reduce the Federal budget deficit, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 30, 2011 See on congress.gov
Taxation Budget deficits and national debtCongressional officers and employeesEmployee hiringEmployment taxes
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Food assistance and reliefGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementInflation and pricesMedicareMembers of CongressSales and excise taxesSocial security and elderly assistanceTax administration and collection, taxpayersUnemployment
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This bill died when the 112th Congress ended
It never became law before the 112th Congress (2011–2012) 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 7 steps
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 8, 2011
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S8445)
Dec 8, 2011
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure, under the order of 12/8/2011, not having achieved the required 60 votes in the affirmative, was rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 22 - 76. Record Vote Number: 225. (consideration: CR S8445)
Dec 1, 2011
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure, under the order of 12/1/2011, not having achieved the required 60 votes in the affirmative, was rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 20 - 78. Record Vote Number: 220.
Dec 1, 2011
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure was deemed to have been made in Senate. (consideration: CR S8139)
Dec 1, 2011
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 244.
Nov 30, 2011
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Nov 30, 2011
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 8, 2011 Senate · vote #225 On the Motion to Proceed S. 1931 Rejected 22–76 See who voted →
Dec 1, 2011 Senate · vote #220 On the Motion to Proceed S. 1931 Rejected 20–78 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 8, 2011

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure, under the order of 12/8/2011, not having achieved the required 60 votes in the affirmative, was rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 22 - 76. Record Vote Number: 225. (consideration: CR S8445)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Temporary Tax Holiday and Government Reduction Act - Amends the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 to extend through 2012 the 2% reduction in employment and self-employment tax rates.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a 100% tax on excess unemployment compensation, as defined by this Act, received by certain high-income taxpayers.

Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to render ineligible for the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP), formerly food stamps, any household in which a member receives income or assets with a fair market value of at least $1 million.

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) increase Medicare Part B and D premiums for Medicare beneficiaries with adjusted gross incomes over $750,000, and (2) extend through 2022 the freeze on the inflation adjustment to the income threshold for the Medicare premium subsidy eligibility.

Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to determine the number of full-time employees employed in each federal agency. Prohibits a head of a federal agency from hiring more than 1 employee for every 3 full-time employees who leave employment in such agency until OMB and OPM make a determination that the number of full-time federal employees is 10% less than the initial level determined by OMB and OPM.

Extends the freeze on the pay of federal employees through 2015. Provides that such extended pay freeze applies to legislative branch employees, including Members of Congress.

Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to reduce levels of discretionary spending for FY2013-FY2021.

Buffett Rule Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers to donate an amount (not less than $1), in addition to any tax owed, which shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury and transferred to an account used to reduce the public debt.

 Related & companion bills 10
  • HR 2214 Debt Elimination By Tax-Deductible Contribution Act of 2011
  • HR 3099 Buffett Rule Act of 2011
  • HR 3662 Down Payment to Protect National Security Act of 2011
  • HR 3746 Tax Cuts for the Middle Class Act
  • HR 3858 To provide that Members of Congress shall not receive a cost of living adjustment in pay during 2013.
  • HR 6410 Buffett Rule Act of 2012
  • S 1676 Buffett Rule Act of 2011
  • S 1944 Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2011
  • S 2065 Down Payment to Protect National Security Act of 2012
  • S 2210 No Pay Raise for Congress Act of 2012
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