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Small Business Pension Promotion Act of 2011 [HB-3561]
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Small Business Pension Promotion Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to take steps to address any significant and broadly applicable decrease in the value of investments held by defined contribution plans and individual retirement accounts (IRAs), including by allowing: (1) taxpayers to use a later asset valuation date than otherwise required, and (2) additional time for making distributions from such plans and accounts. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow a deduction in computing the net earnings from self-employment
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gwen Moore
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health, Employment, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/29/2012
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Job Creation Act of 2011 [HB-3487]
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Job Creation Act of 2011 - Title I: Trade - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Congress should continue to work with the Administration to expand trading markets; (2) the President should pursue quick entry into force of the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement, and the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement; and (3) the future growth of the U.S. economy requires this pro-growth strategy. Expresses the sense of Congress that China's intellectual property rights violations are
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Sponsored by: Rep. Vern Buchanan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health, Employment, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/29/2012
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Tax Crimes and Identity Theft Prevention Act [HB-3482]
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Tax Crimes and Identity Theft Prevention Act - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to take necessary action to correct a tax return or tax information affected by the misuse of a taxpayer's identity within 90 days after receiving notice of such misuse from the taxpayer. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) authorize the Secretary to disclose tax return information to federal, state, and local law enforcement personnel who are personally and directly engaged in the investigation of identity theft; (2) impose a fine and/or prison term on any
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 12/02/2011
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Philanthropic Facilitation Act [HB-3420]
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Philanthropic Facilitation Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) expand the definition of, and requirements relating to, "program-related investments" made by private foundations to for-profit entities to further certain charitable purposes; (2) allow a judicial determination (i.e., declaratory judgment) as to whether investments in any entity qualify as program-related investments; (3) require expanded reporting by for-profit entities that receive program-related investments of their gross income, expenses, disbursements, and other information;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jared Polis
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 11/14/2011
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Prevent IRS Overreach Act of 2011 [HB-334]
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Prevent IRS Overreach Act of 2011 - Prohibits the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from filling any position, by transfer or any other appointment taking effect on or after the enactment of this Act, if the duties and responsibilities of such position include the enforcement of any provision of, or amendment made by, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
Sponsored by: Rep. J. Randy Forbes
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 01/19/2011
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Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act [HB-327]
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Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act - Amends the definition of the term "law enforcement officer" under provisions of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) to include: (1) federal employees not otherwise covered by such term whose duties include the investigation or apprehension of suspected or convicted individuals and who are authorized to carry a firearm; and (2) such employees of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whose duties are primarily the collection of delinquent taxes and the securing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Workforce, U.s. Postal Service, And Labor Policy . on 02/08/2011
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Identify Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act [HB-3215]
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Identify [sic] Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) impose a fine and/or prison term on any person who knowingly or willfully misappropriates another person's tax identification number in connection with any list, return, account, statement, or other document submitted to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS); (2) increase the civil and criminal penalties for improper disclosure or use of taxpayer information by tax return preparers; (3) require the Commissioner of Internal Revenue to submit to the Senate Committee
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 10/14/2011
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IRS Rulemaking Fairness Act of 2011 [HB-2545]
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IRS Rulemaking Fairness Act of 2011 - Expands requirements relating to review of federal agency actions that have a significant economic impact on small entities (e.g., small organizations and businesses) to include rulemaking by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Sponsored by: Rep. David N. Cicilline
Referred To The Subcommittee On Courts, Commercial And Administrative Law. on 08/25/2011
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Fair Tax Act of 2011 [HB-25]
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Fair Tax Act of 2011 - Repeals the income tax, employment tax, and estate and gift tax. Redesignates the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as the Internal Revenue Code of 2011. Imposes a national sales tax on the use or consumption in the United States of taxable property or services. Sets the sales tax rate at 23% in 2013, with adjustments to the rate in subsequent years. Allows exemptions from the tax for property or services purchased for business, export, or investment purposes, and for state government functions. Sets forth rules relating to:
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 01/05/2011
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 [HB-2055]
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 - Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 - Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2012 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY2012 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, the defense agencies, the reserve
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Abney Culberson
Signed By President. on 12/23/2011
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Keep Out the IRS Act of 2011 [HB-119]
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Keep Out the IRS Act of 2011 - Prohibits the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from filling any position, by transfer or any other appointment taking effect on or after the enactment of this Act, if the duties and responsibilities of such position include the implementation, administration, or enforcement of any provision of, or amendment made by, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Fleming
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 01/05/2011
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Law Enforcement Officers Retirement Equity Act of 2010 [S.3944]
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Law Enforcement Officers Retirement Equity Act of 2010 - Redefines the term "law enforcement officer" under provisions of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) to include: (1) federal employees not otherwise covered by such term whose duties include the investigation or apprehension of suspected or convicted individuals and who are authorized to carry a firearm; and (2) such employees of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whose duties are primarily the collection of delinquent taxes and the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 11/15/2010
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2011 [S.3677]
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2011 - Title I: Department of the Treasury - Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2011 - Makes appropriations for FY2011 for the Department of the Treasury for: (1) departmental offices; (2) department-wide systems and capital investments programs; (3) the Office of Inspector General; (4) the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration; (5) the Office of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); (6) the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Durbin. With Written Report No. 111-238. on 07/29/2010
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Fair Tax Act of 2009 [S.296]
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Fair Tax Act of 2009 - Repeals the income tax, employment tax, and estate and gift tax. Redesignates the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as the Internal Revenue Code of 2009. Imposes a national sales tax on the use or consumption in the United States of taxable property or services. Sets the sales tax rate at 23% in 2011, with adjustments to the rate in subsequent years. Allows exemptions from the tax for property or services purchased for business, export, or investment purposes, and for state government functions. Sets forth rules relating to:
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/22/2009
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A bill to provide that Internal Revenue Service Notice 2010-2 shall have no force and effect and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restrict the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe regulations under section 382 of such Code. [S.2916]
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Nullifies Internal Revenue Service Notice 2010-2 (guidance regarding the application of section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code to corporations whose instruments are acquired and disposed of by the Department of Treasury pursuant to the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008). Amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from prescribing any regulation after December 18, 2009, that provides an exemption or special rule under such section (provisions limiting net operating loss carryforwards and certain built-in
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Bunning
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S13462) on 12/18/2009
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Control Spending Now Act [S.1808]
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Control Spending Now Act - Fiscal Discipline, Earmark Reform, and Accountability Act - Amends the Standing Rules of the Senate to revise procedures for consideration of points of order against consideration of certain general appropriations bills in the Senate. Amends the Rules to require all conference reports to be searchable online. Congressional Accountability and Line Item Veto Act of 2009 - Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to authorize the President to propose the repeal of any congressional earmark or the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Russell D. Feingold
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S10573) on 10/20/2009
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2010 [S.1432]
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2010 - Title I: Department of the Treasury - Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2010 - Makes appropriations for FY2010 for the Department of the Treasury for: (1) departmental offices; (2) department-wide systems and capital investments programs; (3) the Office of Inspector General; (4) the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration; (5) the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network; (6) the Financial Management Service; (7) the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Durbin. With Written Report No. 111-43. on 07/09/2009
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Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act [HB-673]
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Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act - Amends the definition of the term "law enforcement officer" under provisions of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) to include: (1) federal employees not otherwise covered by such term whose duties include the investigation or apprehension of suspected or convicted individuals and who are authorized to carry a firearm; and (2) such employees of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whose duties are primarily the collection of delinquent taxes and the securing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Judy Chu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Workforce, Post Office, And The District Of Columbia. on 05/04/2009
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Combat Illegal Immigration Through Employment Verification Act [HB-5265]
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Combat Illegal Immigration Through Employment Verification Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make employment of unauthorized aliens unlawful. Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) employer document verification requirements; and (2) employment authorization and/or identity documents. Sets forth employment eligibility verification system (EEVS) provisions. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) provide for the disclosure of certain taxpayer identity information to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to assist in immigration
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Sponsored by: Rep. Leonard L. Boswell
Referred To The Subcommittee On Workforce Protections. on 06/29/2010
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Keep Out the IRS Act of 2010 [HB-5066]
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Keep Out the IRS Act of 2010 - Prohibits the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from filling any position, by transfer or any other appointment taking effect on or after the enactment of this Act, if the duties and responsibilities of such position include the implementation, administration, or enforcement of any provision of, or amendment made by, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) or the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Boozman
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 04/20/2010