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H.R. 1780 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the tax on the net capital gain of taxpayers other than corporations, to exclude interest and dividends from gross income, and to repeal the 1993 income tax increase on Social Security benefits.

H.R. 1780 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Apr 11, 2003, sponsored by Bob Beauprez with 7 co-sponsors.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Apr 11, 2003
Co-sponsors
7
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from individual gross income: (1) net capital gains; and (2) interest and dividends, not including dividends from farmers' cooperative associations, regulated investment companies and real estate investment trusts, and employee stock ownership plans. Repeals the 85 percent (second tier) taxation of Social Security and Railroad Retirement benefits.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Bob Beauprez (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 7 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 11, 2003
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Apr 11, 2003)

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