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H.R. 4130 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Share the Sacrifice Act of 2010

H.R. 4130 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Nov 19, 2009, sponsored by Dave Obey with 20 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
Nov 19, 2009
Co-sponsors
20
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Share the Sacrifice Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a temporary income-based surtax beginning after 2010 on the net income tax liability of individual taxpayers, trusts, estates, and corporations to cover federal expenditures for the war in Afghanistan.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Dave Obey (D-WI). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedNov 19, 2009
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Nov 19, 2009)

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