American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

3.0.0 6169 2022-03-02T15:36:55Z 2022-03-02T15:36:55Z House H HR 2012-07-24 112 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. DREIER:H.R. 6169.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto Article I, section 5, clause 2 (relating to the power ofeach House of Congress to determine the rules of itsproceedings).[Page H5201]]]> hsru00 Rules Committee House Standing Reported by 2012-07-30T20:28:51Z Referred to 2012-07-24T14:01:20Z H. Rept. 112-629 American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 112 8 HR 2013-01-02 Became Public Law No: 112-240. Related bill CRS Related bill House Averting the Fiscal Cliff Act 112 6688 HR 2012-12-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Related bill CRS 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. 112 747 HRES 2012-08-01 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 14:21:08 Related bill House Procedurally-related House Procedurally-related House Procedurally-related House 2012-08-02 17:26:08 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 747, H.R. 6169 is laid on the table. Floor H1B000 2 House floor actions 2012-08-02 16:20:59 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 747, the text of H.R. 6169, as passed by the House, is appended as new matter at the end of the engrossment of H.R. 8. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2012-08-02 16:20:56 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2012-08-02 16:20:54 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 232 - 189 (Roll no. 552). Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 552 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll552.xml House 112 2012-08-02T20:20:54Z 2 2012-08-02 16:20:54 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 232 - 189 (Roll no. 552). Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 552 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll552.xml House 112 2012-08-02T20:20:54Z 2 2012-08-02 16:13:16 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 235 (Roll no. 551). (consideration: CR H5680-5681) Floor H36110 2 House floor actions hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 551 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll551.xml House 112 2012-08-02T20:13:16Z 2 2012-08-02 15:56:56 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5680) Floor H8A000 2 House floor actions 2012-08-02 15:48:46 DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to prohibit a tax reform measure considered under the expedited procedures provided by this bill from reducing, repealing, or otherwise eliminating deductions for mortgage interest or charitable contributions. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2012-08-02 15:48:22 Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means. (consideration: CR H5678-5681; text: CR H5678) Floor H36100 2 House floor actions hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 2012-08-02 15:09:27 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 747, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Slaughter amendment in the nature of a substitute. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2012-08-02 12:29:08 DEBATE - The House proceeded with three hours of debate on H.R. 6169. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2012-08-02 12:28:54 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. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2012-08-02 12:28:49 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 747. (consideration: CR H5658-5681; text of measure as reported in House: CR H5658-5659) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2012-07-31 21:14:09 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. Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2012-07-30 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 153. Calendars H12420 2 House floor actions H00153 2012-07-30 Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 112-629. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsru00 Rules Committee 2012-07-30 Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 112-629. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsru00 Rules Committee 2012-07-24 Referred to the House Committee on Rules. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsru00 Rules Committee 2012-07-24 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2012-07-24 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress D000492 Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26] DAVID DREIER R CA 26 N C000071 Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4] DAVE CAMP R MI 4 2012-07-24 True S000250 Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32] PETE SESSIONS R TX 32 2012-07-24 True B001250 Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1] Rob Bishop R UT 1 2012-07-24 True W000810 Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7] Rob Woodall R GA 7 2012-07-24 True N000185 Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-5] Richard Nugent R FL B. 5 2012-07-24 True S001184 Rep. Scott, Tim [R-SC-1] Tim Scott R SC 1 2012-07-24 True W000806 Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-8] Daniel Webster R FL 8 2012-07-24 True R000580 Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6] Peter Roskam R IL J. 6 2012-07-24 True B000755 Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8] KEVIN BRADY R TX 8 2012-07-24 True B001272 Rep. Berg, Rick [R-ND-At Large] Rick Berg R ND 0 2012-07-24 True R000585 Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-29] Tom Reed R NY 29 2012-07-24 True S001172 Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] Adrian Smith R NE 3 2012-07-24 True S001179 Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18] Aaron Schock R IL 18 2012-07-24 True D000603 Rep. Davis, Geoff [R-KY-4] Geoff Davis R KY 4 2012-07-24 True J000290 Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2] Lynn Jenkins R KS 2 2012-07-24 True B001273 Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6] Diane Black R TN 6 2012-07-24 True H000528 Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2] WALLY HERGER R CA 2 2012-07-24 True G000549 Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6] Jim Gerlach R PA 6 2012-07-24 True J000174 Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3] SAM JOHNSON R TX 3 2012-07-24 True B001255 Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-7] Charles Boustany R LA W. 7 2012-07-24 True T000462 Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12] PATRICK TIBERI R OH J. 12 2012-07-24 True M001158 Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24] Kenny Marchant R TX 24 2012-07-24 True G000546 Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] SAM GRAVES R MO 6 2012-07-26 False Taxation Income tax rates Legislative rules and procedure Tax reform and tax simplification Taxation of foreign income Taxation

00 2012-07-24 Introduced in House 2012-08-02T21:27:29Z 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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79 2012-07-30 Reported to House without amendment 2012-08-03T20:16:19Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012 - States that the purpose of this Act is to provide for the enactment of comprehensive tax reform in 2013 that: (1) protects taxpayers by creating a fairer, simpler, flatter tax code; (2) is comprehensive; (3) results in tax revenue consistent with historical norms; (4) spurs greater investment, innovation and job creation; and (5) makes American workers and businesses more competitive.

Defines a "tax reform bill" for purposes of this Act as a bill to be introduced by the chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means not later than April 30, 2013, that 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 the expedited consideration of such bill in the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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81 2012-08-02 Passed House without amendment 2012-08-29T22:06:49Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Provides for the expedited consideration of such bill in the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012 Short Titles as Introduced Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012 Short Titles as Reported to House Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012 H House Short Titles as Passed House Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012 H House Display Title Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012 Official Title as Introduced To provide for expedited consideration of a bill providing for comprehensive tax reform. 1475 112 HAMDT Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to lay out Democratic principles for tax reforms that call for increased revenues to bring down the 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 businesses. 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. 2022-02-03T05:57:09Z 2012-08-02 On agreeing to the Slaughter amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 176 - 246 (Roll no. 550). (consideration: CR H5678) 15:46:56 H5678 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-158/house-section/page/H5678 Roll no. 550 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll550.xml S000480 Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] LOUISE SLAUGHTER D NY M. 28 2012-08-02T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 112 HR House H 6169 Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012 2022-03-02T15:36:55Z House Report 112-641 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/112th-congress/house-report/641 9 2012-08-02 15:46:56 On agreeing to the Slaughter amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 176 - 246 (Roll no. 550). (consideration: CR H5678) Floor H34111 2 House floor actions 550 House 112 2012-08-02T19:46:56Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll550.xml 2012-08-02 15:20:43 The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A001) pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5678) Floor H34180 2 House floor actions 2012-08-02 15:09:16 Amendment (A001) in the nature of a substitute offered by Ms. Slaughter. (consideration: CR H5676-5680 text: CR H5676-5677) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2012-08-02 15:09:16 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A001) in the nature of a substitute offered by Ms. Slaughter.(consideration: CR H5676-5680 text: CR H5676-5677) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2012-08-02 15:46:56 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 550 House 112 2012-08-02T19:46:56Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll550.xml 2012-08-02 15:46:56 Amendment failed by House: On agreeing to the Slaughter amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 176 - 246 (Roll no. 550).(consideration: CR H5678) NotUsed 80000 9 Library of Congress 550 House 112 2012-08-02T19:46:56Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll550.xml 2012-08-02 15:46:56 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Slaughter amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 176 - 246 (Roll no. 550).(consideration: CR H5678) Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 550 House 112 2012-08-02T19:46:56Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll550.xml 2012-08-02 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress Reported in House 2012-07-30T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr6169rh/xml/BILLS-112hr6169rh.xml Introduced in House 2012-07-24T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr6169ih/xml/BILLS-112hr6169ih.xml 2012-08-02 Pursuant to the provisions of H. 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