Skip to main content
HR 27 114th Congress House Taxation Economic performance and conditions Employment taxes Financial services and investments Income tax rates Legislative rules and procedure Tax administration and collection, taxpayers Tax reform and tax simplification Tax treatment of families

Tax Code Termination Act

Introduced: February 11, 2015 See on congress.gov
Sign in to write a letter Sign in to watch
This bill died when the 114th Congress ended
It never became law before the 114th Congress (2015–2016) 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 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 6, 2015
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 6, 2015
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1-2)
Jan 6, 2015
Introduced in House
 Ask about this bill AI · grounded in the bill text

Have a question about what this bill does? Ask in plain English; the answer is drawn from the bill's actual text and official record, and it'll tell you when something isn't in the text rather than guess.

AI answers can be imperfect; always confirm against the full bill text.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Tax Code Termination Act

Terminates the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 after December 31, 2019, except for self-employment taxes, Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) taxes, and railroad retirement taxes. Requires a two-thirds majority vote in Congress to change such termination date.

Declares that any new federal tax system should be a simple and fair system that: (1) applies a low rate to all Americans, (2) provides tax relief for working Americans, (3) protects the rights of taxpayers and reduces tax collection abuses, (4) eliminates the bias against savings and investment, (5) promotes economic growth and job creation, and (6) does not penalize marriage or families.

Requires that the new federal tax system be approved by Congress in its final form by July 4, 2019.

What's happening now January 6, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 71
All 71 Republican 45
Renacci, James
· Sep 28, 2016
 R
Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Jul 14, 2016
 R
Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Jul 14, 2016
Trott, David
· Jul 14, 2016
 R
Smith, Jason
Missouri · May 24, 2016
Rothfus, Keith
· May 16, 2016
BARTON, JOE
· Apr 26, 2016
 R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Apr 26, 2016
 R
Loudermilk, Barry
Georgia · Apr 14, 2016
Shuster, Bill
· Apr 12, 2016
Sanford, Mark
· Mar 3, 2016
 R
Zinke, Ryan K.
Montana · Feb 23, 2016
Buck, Ken
· Feb 12, 2016
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Feb 12, 2016
Graves, Tom
· Feb 12, 2016
Holding, George
· Feb 12, 2016
 R
Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Feb 12, 2016
 R
Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Feb 12, 2016
 R
Womack, Steve
Arkansas · Feb 12, 2016
Yoder, Kevin
· Feb 12, 2016
Gowdy, Trey
· Feb 11, 2016
 R
McClintock, Tom
California · Feb 11, 2016
 R
Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Feb 11, 2016
THORNBERRY, WILLIAM
· Feb 10, 2016
 R
Massie, Thomas
Kentucky · Feb 9, 2016
 R
Williams, Roger
Texas · Feb 1, 2016
SHIMKUS, JOHN
· Jan 11, 2016
 R
Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Dec 8, 2015
Labrador, Raul
· Dec 2, 2015
 R
Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Nov 16, 2015
 R
Scott, Austin
Georgia · Nov 16, 2015
Bishop, Mike
· Nov 5, 2015
 R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Nov 2, 2015
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Nov 2, 2015
 R
Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Jul 27, 2015
DeSantis, Ron
· Mar 25, 2015
 R
Jordan, Jim
Ohio · Feb 26, 2015
Bridenstine, Jim
· Feb 25, 2015
Hensarling, Jeb
· Feb 11, 2015
 R
Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Feb 10, 2015
 R
Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Jan 22, 2015
Brat, Dave
· Jan 14, 2015
Ratcliffe, John
· Jan 14, 2015
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Jan 13, 2015
 R
Webster, Daniel
Florida · Jan 13, 2015
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Jan 12, 2015
 R
Bost, Mike
Illinois · Jan 8, 2015
 R
Babin, Brian
Texas · Jan 7, 2015
 R
Hill, J. French
Arkansas · Jan 7, 2015
 R
Issa, Darrell
California · Jan 7, 2015
Page 1 of 2 Next
Cite this page click to expand
APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 27: Tax Code Termination Act. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-27/
MLA
"H.R. 27: Tax Code Termination Act." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-27/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 27, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-27/.
Markdown link
[H.R. 27: Tax Code Termination Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-27/)
Report a problem