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H.R. 1586 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Death Tax Repeal Act of 2007

H.R. 1586 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Mar 20, 2007, sponsored by Mac Thornberry with 94 co-sponsors.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 20, 2007
Co-sponsors
94
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Death Tax Repeal Act of 2007 - Repeals the federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Mac Thornberry (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 93 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 20, 2007
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Mar 20, 2007)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1586 (110th Congress): Death Tax Repeal Act of 2007,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/110-hr-1586/death-tax-repeal-act-of-2007 (accessed 2026-10-17).