United States · Law · HR
H.R. 1308 (108th)
Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004
Introduced
18 March 2003
Last action
1 October 2003 · ResolvingDifferences
Status
Became Public Law No: 108-311.
Sponsors
Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21]
Subjects
Agriculture, Taxation
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity Act of 2003 - Revises Internal Revenue Code expatriation tax provisions. Subjects certain individuals, for a ten year period following citizenship relinquishment or residency termination, to the expatriation (alternative) tax provisions. Provides exceptions for dual citizens and minors. Suspends the tax-exempt status of a designated terrorist organization. Expresses the sense of Congress concerning corporate expatriation. Establishes a special rule for determining the exclusion of gain from the sale of a principal residence for members of the Foreign Service on qualified official extended duty. Provides tax relief for families of the Columbia Space Shuttle. Includes any vaccine against hepatitis A under the 75-cents-per-dose manufacturer's excise tax. Expands the 50-percent tax orphan drug tax credit for expenses related to human clinical testing of drugs for the treatment of certain rare diseases and conditions to include specified testing expenses. Treats as an exempt facility bond any qualified forest conservation bond (as defined). Revises the excise tax provisions on bows, arrows, and other archery equipment. Provides for the application of capital gain treatment to outright sales of timber whether or not the owner retains economic interest. Repeals the excise tax on fishing tackle boxes. Revises, with respect to real property, provisions concerning the treatment under the at-risk rules of publicly traded nonrecourse debt. Extends, with respect to involuntary conversion rules, the replacement period for livestock sold on account of weather related conditions. Coordinates farmers income averaging with the alternative minimum tax. Provides that the patronage dividends of cooperatives shall not be reduced by stock dividends to the extent the stock dividends are in addition to amounts otherwise payable.
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Timeline
18 March 2003
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Source: IntroReferral
18 March 2003
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
18 March 2003
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
19 March 2003
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1970-1976)
Source: Floor
19 March 2003
Floor
Mr. Thomas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Source: Floor
19 March 2003
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
19 March 2003
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1970-1974)
Source: Floor
19 March 2003
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1970-1974)
Source: Floor
19 March 2003
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1308.
Source: Floor
20 March 2003
Calendars
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Source: Calendars
21 March 2003
Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 52.
Source: Calendars
5 June 2003
ResolvingDifferences
Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Grassley; Nickles; Lott; Baucus; Lincoln.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
5 June 2003
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7449-7459)
Source: Floor
5 June 2003
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.(text as passed Senate: CR S7456-7459)
Source: Floor
9 June 2003
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
12 June 2003
ResolvingDifferences
The Speaker appointed conferees for consideration of the House amendment and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Thomas, DeLay, and Rangel.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 June 2003
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 June 2003
Passed
On motion that the House insist upon its amendment to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 June 2003
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 June 2003
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Rangel motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to include in the conference report the provision of the Senate amendment that provides immediate payments to taxpayers receiving an additional credit by reason of the bill; the provision of the Senate amendment that provides families of military personnel serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other combat zones a child credit based on the earnings of the individuals serving in the combat zone; all of the other provisions of the Senate amendment and shall not report back a conference report that includes additional tax benefits not offset by other provisions; and to include, to the maximum extent possible, within the scope of the conference, other tax benefits for military personnel and the families of the astronauts who died
Source: Floor
12 June 2003
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Thomas moved that the House insist upon its amendment to the Senate amendment, and request a conference.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 June 2003
Passed
House agreed to Senate amendment to the title. House agreed to Senate amendment to the text with an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 270. (consideration: CR H5330-5342; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H5330-5335)
Source: Floor
12 June 2003
Passed
Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment to the title. House agreed to Senate amendment to the text with an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 270.(consideration: CR H5330-5342; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H5330-5335)
Source: NotUsed
16 June 2003
Floor
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate amendments and House requests a conference.
Source: Floor
18 June 2003
Passed
Senate disagreed to House amendments, agreed to request for conference, and appointed conferees. Grassley; Nickles; Lott; Baucus; Lincoln. (consideration: CR S8013)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
19 June 2003
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
15 July 2003
ResolvingDifferences
Ms. DeLauro moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H6826-6834; text: CR H6826)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
15 July 2003
Floor
NOTICE OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT - Mr. Michaud formally notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.
Source: Floor
16 July 2003
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
16 July 2003
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Michaud moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H6985-6990)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
16 July 2003
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
16 July 2003
Vote
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 220 (Roll no. 370). (consideration: CR H6903-6904)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
16 July 2003
Floor
NOTIFICATION OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT - Mr. Bell formally notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.
Source: Floor
17 July 2003
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
17 July 2003
Vote
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 214 (Roll no. 390). (consideration: CR 7/18/2003 H7105-7106; text: CR 7/16/2003 H6985)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
17 July 2003
Floor
NOTIFICATION OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Van Hollen notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.
Source: Floor
18 July 2003
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Bell moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H7106-7112; text: CR H7106-7107)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
18 July 2003
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
18 July 2003
Vote
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 188 - 201 (Roll no. 396). (consideration: CR H7147-7148)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
18 July 2003
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Bell motion to instruct conferees to H.R. 1308.
Source: Floor
18 July 2003
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 July 2003
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 July 2003
Vote
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 193 - 212 (Roll no. 398). (text: CR H7158)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
22 July 2003
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Ross motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.
Source: Floor
22 July 2003
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Ross moved that the House instruct conferees.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 July 2003
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Bishop (NY) motion to instruct conferees.
Source: Floor
24 July 2003
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Bishop (NY) moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H7611-7612)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 July 2003
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 July 2003
Floor
MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Ms. Solis notified the House of her intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.
Source: Floor
25 July 2003
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 July 2003
ResolvingDifferences
Ms. Solis moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H7622-7630)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 July 2003
Vote
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 214 (Roll no. 446).
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 July 2003
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Ross moved that the House instruct conferees.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
4 September 2003
Floor
NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT - Mr. Ruppersberger notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.
Source: Floor
4 September 2003
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
4 September 2003
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Cooper moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H7922, H7930-7936; text: CR H7930-7931)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
5 September 2003
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Ruppersberger motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.
Source: Floor
5 September 2003
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
5 September 2003
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Ruppersberger moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H7995-8001; text: CR H7995-7996)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
5 September 2003
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
5 September 2003
Vote
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 - 210 (Roll no. 477). (consideration: CR H7954)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
9 September 2003
Floor
NOTICE OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Davis of Tennessee notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.
Source: Floor
10 September 2003
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
10 September 2003
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Davis (TN) moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR 9/11/2003 H8178-8182, H8190; text: CR 9/11/2003 H8178)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
10 September 2003
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
10 September 2003
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Davis (TN) motion to instruct conferees which was noticed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, September 9, 2003.
Source: Floor
10 September 2003
Vote
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 213 (Roll no. 493). (consideration: CR H8117)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
16 September 2003
Floor
NOTICE MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Ryan of Ohio notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.
Source: Floor
17 September 2003
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Ryan (OH) moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H8359-8361; text: CR H8359)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
17 September 2003
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Ryan (OH) motion to instruct conferees which was noticed in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, September 16, 2003.
Source: Floor
17 September 2003
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
23 September 2003
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
23 September 2003
Vote
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 199 - 214 (Roll no. 509). (consideration: CR H8464-8465)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 September 2003
Floor
NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT - Mr. Pallone notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.
Source: Floor
25 September 2003
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Pallone moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H8930-8935; text: CR H8930)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 September 2003
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Pallone motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308.
Source: Floor
25 September 2003
Floor
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: Floor
30 September 2003
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
30 September 2003
Vote
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 207 (Roll no. 525). (consideration: CR H8990)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 October 2003
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
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Votes
23 September 2004 · Conference Report Agreed to · On the Conference Report H.R. 1308 · Conference Report Agreed to · Official source
Yes 92 · No 3 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 5
- Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]Yea
- Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 4 October 2004 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment House · 12 June 2003 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 5 June 2003 · Download file
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 21 March 2003 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 19 March 2003 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 18 March 2003 · Download file
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Conference report filed in House
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
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Passed House without amendment
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Sponsors
- Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21] · R · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Relating to consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1308) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end certain abusive tax practices, to provide tax relief and simplification, and for other purposes.
- related to → Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1308) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to accelerate the increase in the refundability of the child tax credit, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2004
- related to ← Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2004
- amends ← To amend the title.
- amends ← In the nature of a substitute.
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Direct relationships
- Legal framework · Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004 · H.R. 1308 (108th) · US
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/1308
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/108/hr/1308
- us · 108-hr-1308 · source updated 7 April 2025