H.R. 1836 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Payroll Tax Holiday Act of 2009
H.R. 1836 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Apr 1, 2009, sponsored by Walter Minnick with 21 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 1, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Payroll Tax Holiday Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate employment and self-employment taxes between the enactment of this Act and January 1, 2010, for small business owners who employ 50 or fewer employees.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Walter Minnick (D-ID). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 1, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Apr 1, 2009)
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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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