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Wall Street Tax Act of 2021 [HB-328]
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on certain trading transactions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 01/15/2021
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Public Service Transparency Act [HB-232]
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[Ethics ]
To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President, Vice President, and Cabinet-level officers to release their tax returns, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Ruiz
Introduced In House on 01/06/2021
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FairTax Act of 2021 [HB-25]
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To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Introduced In House on 01/04/2021
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EITC Modernization Act [HB-174]
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the earned income tax credit to all taxpayers with dependents and to qualifying students, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gwen Moore
Introduced In House on 01/04/2021
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Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2021 Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2021 Democracy Restoration Act of 2021 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2021 Redistricting Reform Act of 2021 Stop Automatically Voiding Eligible Voters Off Their Enlisted Rolls in States Act SAVE VOTERS Act Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2021 DISCLOSE Act of 2021 Honest Ads Act Stand By Every Ad Act Government By the People Act of 2021 Empower Act of 2021 Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act Executive Branch Conflict of Interest Act White House Ethics Transparency Act of 2021 Executive Branch Comprehensive Ethics Enforcement Act of 2021 Conflicts from Political Fundraising Act of 2021 Transition Team Ethics Improvement Act Ethics in Public Service Act Stop Waste And Misuse by Presidential Flyers Landing Yet Evading Rules and Standards SWAMP FLYERS Connecting Lobbyists and Electeds for Accountability and Reform Act CLEAR Act Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act Voter Registration Efficiency Act [HB-1]
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To expand Americans’ access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Received In The Senate. on 03/11/2021
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the additional 2020 recovery rebates, to repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, and for other purposes. [S.5085]
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Increases the amounts of the 2020 recovery rebate, repeals the immunity from liability of a provider or user of an interactive computer service for screening and blocking offensive content, and addresses the administration of federal elections. The bill increases the amount of the 2020 recovery rebate for individual taxpayers to $2,000 ($4,000 for joint returns). The amount of such rebate is phased out for taxpayers whose adjusted gross income exceeds $75,000 ($150,000 for joint returns). A recovery rebate is a stimulus payment for taxpayers and
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Perdue
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 644. on 12/30/2020
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CASH Act of 2020 Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help Act of 2020 [HB-9047]
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To amend section 6428A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase recovery rebate amounts to $2,000 for individuals.
Sponsored by: Rep. Richard E. Neal
Introduced In House on 12/24/2020
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Emergency Direct Payments for Families and Workers Act of 2020 [S.4999]
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Allows individual taxpayers an additional 2020 recovery rebate in the form of a refundable income tax credit in the amount of $1,200 ($2,400 for joint returns). An additional $500 rebate is provided to each qualifying child of the taxpayer. A recovery rebate is a one-time stimulus payment made to eligible taxpayers in response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The amount of the recovery rebate is reduced by a specified percentage of the amount an individual's adjusted gross income exceeds $75,000 ($150,000
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Sponsored by: Sen. Joshua David Hawley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 12/10/2020
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Coronavirus Assistance for American Families Act [HB-8893]
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Allows individual taxpayers an additional 2020 recovery rebate in the amount of $1,000 ($2,000 for joint returns), plus $1,000 for each dependent of the taxpayer. The amount of such rebate is phased out for taxpayers whose adjusted gross income exceeds $75,000 ($150,000 for joint returns). A recovery rebate is a stimulus payment for taxpayers and their dependents who are adversely affected by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Introduced In House on 12/08/2020
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Earnings Contingent Education Loans Act of 2019 ExCEL Act of 2019 [HB-4079]
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Replaces existing federal student loan programs with the Income Dependent Education Assistance (IDEA) Loan Program and the IDEA Loan Repayment Program. Loans under these programs are not eligible for the federal public service loan forgiveness program. The repayment program offers a single repayment plan that caps annual debt repayments based on the borrower's income. The Department of Education (ED) must provide an online tool to enable borrowers to make payments and access specified details regarding loans. The bill provides ED with access to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Lee Zeldin
Introduced In House on 07/25/2019
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Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2019 [S.2205]
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Revises requirements for miners' claims for pneumoconiosis (black lung) benefits. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Labor to pay the attorneys' fees of prevailing parties on a qualifying benefit claim; give a claimant the opportunity to substantiate a claim for benefits through a pulmonary evaluation; authorize a CT (computerized tomography) scan in diagnosing complicated pneumoconiosis; educate certain individuals who work on black lung benefits about medical evidence relevant to claims; use data from continuous personal dust monitors
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/23/2019
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American Worker Holiday Relief Act of 2020 [S.4935]
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A bill to provide continued assistance to unemployed workers.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 12/01/2020
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Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2015 Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill: Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2015 Official Titles: Official Titles - Senate Official Titles as Introduced: An original resolution expressing the sense of the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate relating to easing the burden of Federal tax compliance on small businesses. [SR-252]
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Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2015 Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill: Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2015 Official Titles: Official Titles - Senate Official Titles as Introduced: An original resolution expressing the sense of the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate relating to easing the burden of Federal tax compliance on small businesses. This bill amends provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relating to the taxation of small
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Vitter
By Senator Vitter From Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship Filed Written Report Under Authority Of The Order Of The Senate Of 12/10/2016. Report No. 114-424. on 12/20/2016
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Internal Revenue Service should provide printed copies of Internal Revenue Service Publication 17 to taxpayers in the United States free of charge. [SR-112]
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Internal Revenue Service should provide printed copies of Internal Revenue Service Publication 17 to taxpayers in the United States free of charge. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) should provide U.S. taxpayers with free printed copies of IRS Publication 17, which is entitled "Your Federal Income Tax" and provides individuals with general instructions for filing tax returns.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Referred To The Committee On Finance. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1894) on 03/25/2015
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A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. [SCR-4]
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A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Referred To The Committee On Finance. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1078-1079) on 02/24/2015
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Act [S.996]
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Act Directs the Internal Revenue Service to establish a Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program (VITA grant program) for the development, expansion, or continuation of volunteer tax preparation programs to assist low-income taxpayers and members of underserved populations. Establishes the National Center to Promote Quality, Excellence, and Evaluation in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. Requires such Center to: (1) promote the adoption of a universally accessible volunteer training platform
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2297) on 04/16/2015
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Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 [S.995]
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Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Declares the overall trade negotiating objectives of the United States with respect to any agreement with a foreign country to reduce or eliminate existing tariffs or nontariff barriers of that country or the United States that are unduly burdening and restricting U.S. trade. Includes among such objectives: more open, equitable, and reciprocal market access; the reduction or elimination of trade barriers and distortions that are directly related to trade and investment
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
By Senator Hatch From Committee On Finance Filed Written Report. Report No. 114-42. Additional And Minority Views Filed. on 05/12/2015
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A bill to prohibit the use of funds by Internal Revenue Service to target citizens of the United States for exercising any right guaranteed under the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. [S.965]
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A bill to prohibit the use of funds by Internal Revenue Service to target citizens of the United States for exercising any right guaranteed under the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Prohibits the use of any funds by the Internal Revenue Service to target citizens for exercising any right guaranteed under the First Amendment to the Constitution.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2223) on 04/15/2015
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Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015 [S.951]
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Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Kelly Ayotte
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/15/2015
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Small Business Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015 [S.949]
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[Property Tax ]
Small Business Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow businesses with average annual gross receipts of not more than $50,000 that prevail in an administrative or court proceeding involving the determination, collection, or refund of tax, interest, or penalty to recover their costs incurred in such proceedings; (2) increase the amount of civil damages against Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officers or employees for reckless, intentional, or negligent disregard of internal revenue laws and extend from two
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Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/15/2015