H.R. 25 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Fair Tax Act of 2007
H.R. 25 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 4, 2007, sponsored by John Linder with 72 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
- Jan 4, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 72
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Fair Tax Act of 2007 - Repeals the income tax, employment tax, and estate and gift tax. Redesignates the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as the Internal Revenue Code of 2007. 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 percent in 2009, with adjustments to the rate in subsequent years.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Linder (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 71 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jan 4, 2007)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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