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H.R. 1244 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020

Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2019

H.R. 1244 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Feb 14, 2019, sponsored by Andy Levin with 87 co-sponsors.

During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 14, 2019
Co-sponsors
87
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 201 9 This bill modifies several tax provisions that refer to married couples to make the provisions equally applicable to legally married same-sex couples.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Andy Levin (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 87 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 14, 2019
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Feb 14, 2019)

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