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H.R. 1680 (105th)

Married Couples Home Sale Equity Act of 1997

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Introduced

20 May 1997

Last action

20 May 1997 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

21 August 2025

Taxation

Summary

Married Couples Home Sale Equity Act of 1997 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a husband and wife to make separate elections regarding the one-time exclusion of gain from the sale of a principal residence. Modifies the dollar limitations.

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Timeline

  1. 20 May 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 May 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 May 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E979-980)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 May 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Introduced in House (text)

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