H.R. 25 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Fair Tax Act of 2009
H.R. 25 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 6, 2009, sponsored by John Linder with 65 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 6, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 65
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Fair Tax Act of 2009 - Repeals the income tax, employment tax, and estate and gift tax. Redesignates the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as the Internal Revenue Code of 2009. 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% in 2011, with adjustments to the rate in subsequent years.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Linder (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 64 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 6, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jan 6, 2009)
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- H.R. 4887: TRICARE Affirmation Act
- H.R. 5623: Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010
- H.R. 4213: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010
- H.R. 1586: Aviation Safety and Investment Act of 2010
- H.R. 5552: Firearms Excise Tax Improvement Act of 2010
- H.R. 4783: Claims Resolution Act of 2010
- H.R. 4994: Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010
- H.R. 4337: Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010
- H.R. 5901: Real Estate Jobs and Investment Act of 2010
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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