S. 988 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Jobs Protection and Estate Tax Reform Act of 2005
S. 988 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 10, 2005, sponsored by Jeff Sessions with 25 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 10, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 25
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Jobs Protection and Estate Tax Reform Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to accelerate the repeal of the tax on estates and generation-skipping transfers to January 1, 2005, and to make such repeal permanent.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Sessions (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 25 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 10, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (May 10, 2005)
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