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H.R. 688 (106th)

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the increase in tax on Social Security benefits.

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Introduced

10 February 1999

Last action

18 February 1999 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Sponsors

Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14], Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9], Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15], Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5], Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8], Rep. Schaffer, Bob [R-CO-4], Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13], Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2], Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5], Rep. Dickey, Jay [R-AR-4], Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48], Rep. Nussle, Jim [R-IA-2], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19], Rep. Miller, Gary G. [R-CA-42], Rep. Hutchinson, Asa [R-AR-3], Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48], Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Sen. Sununu, John E. [R-NH], Rep. Scarborough, Joe [R-FL-1], Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11], Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25], Rep. Peterson, John E. [R-PA-5], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15]

Subjects

Taxation

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2 January 2025

Taxation

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Summary

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the tax increase (85 percent maximum rate) on social security benefits and tier 1 railroad retirement benefits, effective as of tax year 1994. Waives any limitation on related refunds or credits if a claim is made within one year of enactment of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 10 February 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 February 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E190)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 February 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 February 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 18 February 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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