United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 736 — BABE RUTH Act of 2011

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Build America Bonds Extension for Rural and Urban Transportation and Highways Act of 2011 or the BABE RUTH Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the Build America Bond program, to: (1) extend until December 31, 2014, the authority to issue such bonds and the authority for payments to issuers of such bonds (2) reduce the percentage rate of payments to issuers in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014; (3) allow refundings of currently issued bonds; and (4) allow the use of Build America bonds to fund capital expenditures for levees and flood control projects.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 736 do?
Build America Bonds Extension for Rural and Urban Transportation and Highways Act of 2011 or the BABE RUTH Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the Build America Bond program, to: (1) extend until December 31, 2014, the authority to issue such bonds and the authority for payments to issuers of such bonds (2) reduce the percentage rate of payments to issuers in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014; (3) allow refundings of currently issued bonds; and (4) allow the use of Build America bonds to fund capital expenditures for levees and flood control projects.
Who sponsors HR 736?
HR 736 is sponsored by Laura Richardson (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 736?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 736?
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