United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 147 — Death Tax Repeal Act

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

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 113th 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

Death Tax Repeal Act - Repeals the federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes.

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Action History

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

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

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 147 do?
Death Tax Repeal Act - Repeals the federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes.
Who sponsors HR 147?
HR 147 is sponsored by Mac Thornberry (R).
What is the current status of HR 147?
This bill died with 113th 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 147?
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