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H.R. 609 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012

American Competitiveness Act of 2011

H.R. 609 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Feb 10, 2011, sponsored by Richard L. Hanna with 32 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
Feb 10, 2011
Co-sponsors
32
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

American Competitiveness Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce the maximum income tax rate on corporations to 25% of corporate taxable income exceeding $50,000. Provides a special rule for any taxable year beginning in 2011 by establishing a maximum 30% rate for corporate taxable income exceeding $75,000.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Richard L. Hanna (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 32 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 10, 2011
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Feb 10, 2011)

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