Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012

Summary

Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code of 2012 - States that the purpose of this Act is to provide for the enactment of comprehensive tax reform in 2013. Defines "tax reform bill" for purposes of this Act, as a bill of the 113th Congress that is introduced not later than April 30, 2013, and is certified by the chair of the Joint Committee on Taxation as containing proposals to: (1) consolidate the 6 current individual income tax brackets into a maximum of 2 brackets (of 10% and not higher than 25%), (2) reduce the corporate income tax rate to not more than 25%, (3) repeal the alternative minimum tax (AMT), (4) broaden the tax base so that tax revenues comprise between 18 and 19% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and (5) reform the current system of foreign taxation. Provides for expedited consideration of such tax reform bill in the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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Timeline

1. 24 July 2012

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 July 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 July 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 30 July 2012

   Calendars

   Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 153.

   Source: Calendars

5. 30 July 2012

   Reported

   Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 112-629.

   Source: Committee

6. 30 July 2012

   Reported

   Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 112-629.

   Source: Committee

7. 31 July 2012

   Referred

   Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 747 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6169 and H.R. 8. H.R. 6169 is accorded 3 hours of general debate and H.R. 8 is accorded 1 hour of general debate. For H.R. 6169, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Part A of the report is in order and shall be debatable for 20 minutes. For H.R. 8, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Part B is made in order and shall be debatable for 20 minutes. Section 3 provides that on any legislative day from August 3, 2012 through September 7, 2012: (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; (b) the Chair may adjourn the House to meet at a date and time within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution; and (c) bills and resolutions introduced shall be numbered, listed in the Congressional Record, and when printed shall bear the date of introduction, but may be referred at a later time.

   Source: Floor

8. 2 August 2012

   Floor

   Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 747, H.R. 6169 is laid on the table.

   Source: Floor

9. 2 August 2012

   Passed

   Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

   Source: Floor

10. 2 August 2012

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 232 - 189 (Roll no. 552).

    Source: Floor

11. 2 August 2012

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 232 - 189 (Roll no. 552).

    Source: Floor

12. 2 August 2012

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 235 (Roll no. 551). (consideration: CR H5680-5681)

    Source: Floor

13. 2 August 2012

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5680)

    Source: Floor

14. 2 August 2012

    Referred

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6169 and H.R. 8. H.R. 6169 is accorded 3 hours of general debate and H.R. 8 is accorded 1 hour of general debate. For H.R. 6169, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Part A of the report is in order and shall be debatable for 20 minutes. For H.R. 8, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Part B is made in order and shall be debatable for 20 minutes. Section 3 provides that on any legislative day from August 3, 2012 through September 7, 2012: (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; (b) the Chair may adjourn the House to meet at a date and time within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution; and (c) bills and resolutions introduced shall be numbered, listed in the Congressional Record, and when printed shall bear the date of introduction, but may be referred at a later time. Section 4 authorizes the Speaker to appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 3 as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. Section 5 of the resolution provides that each day during the period addressed by section 3 shall not constitute a calendar for purposes of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution. Section 6 of the resolution provides that each day during the period addressed by section 3 shall not constitute a legislative day for the purposes of clause 7 of rule XIII (resolutions of inquiry). Section 7 of the resolution provides that for each day during the period addressed by section 3 shall not constitute a calendar or legislative day for purposes of clause 7(c)(1) of rule XXII (motions to instruct conferees). Section 8 of the resolution authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of August 2, 2012. Section 9 of the resolution waives the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House) with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of August 2, 2012.

    Source: Floor

15. 2 August 2012

    Floor

    Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means. (consideration: CR H5678-5681; text: CR H5678)

    Source: Floor

16. 2 August 2012

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 747. (consideration: CR H5658-5681; text of measure as reported in House: CR H5658-5659)

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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Sponsors

• Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-11] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Berg, Rick [R-ND-At Large] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, Geoff [R-KY-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
• related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6169) to provide for expedited consideration of a bill providing for comprehensive tax reform; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to extend certain tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from August 3, 2012, through September 7, 2012; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
• related to ← Averting the Fiscal Cliff Act
• amends ← Printed in Part A of House Report 112-641 to lay out Democratic principles for tax reform that call for increased revenues to bring down our national debt and invest in economic growth; a progressive tax rate structure; protecting the vulnerable; repeal of the AMT; discouraging tax haven abuse; elimination of tax breaks that ship jobs and profits overseas; promotion of domestic manufacturing; and preserving incentives for education, retirement, healthcare, home ownership, and small business.