H.R. 2214 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Debt Elimination By Tax-Deductible Contribution Act of 2011
H.R. 2214 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jun 16, 2011, sponsored by Steve Stivers with 111 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 16, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 111
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Debt Elimination By Tax-Deductible Contribution Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers to designate a specified portion (not less than $1) of their income tax liability for deposit in the general fund of the Treasury to reduce the public debt. Allows any such gift to the United States for reduction of the public debt to be treated as a tax deductible charitable contribution.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Stivers (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 105 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 16, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jun 16, 2011)
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- H.R. 25: Fair Tax Act of 2011
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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