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HR 15649 94th Congress House Taxation Capital gains tax Cost of living Income tax Tax deductions Tax exemption Tax rates

Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act

Introduced: September 21, 1976 Introduced by: Grassley, Chuck Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 94th Congress (1975–1976) 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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Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sep 21, 1976
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Cost-of-living Adjustment Act - Provides, under the Internal Revenue Code, for automatic cost-of-living adjustments, based on the Consumer Price Index, in: (1) the income tax rates; (2) the amount of standard deductions; (3) the amount of personal exemptions; (4) the amount of depreciation deductions; and (5) the adjusted basis for property. Makes cost-of-living adjustments in specified United States savings bonds and certificates and on other obligations of the United States.

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Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 15649: Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act. 94th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/94-HR-15649/
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"H.R. 15649: Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act." 94th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/94-HR-15649/.
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