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H.R. 275 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

To repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.

H.R. 275 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 7, 2009, sponsored by Kendrick Meek with 171 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 7, 2009
Co-sponsors
171
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Repeals the requirement that federal, state, and local governmental entities withhold 3% of payments due to vendors providing goods and services to such entities.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Kendrick Meek (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 67 Democrats, 104 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 7, 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 7, 2009)

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