United States 115th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 6228 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the increase in the estate and gift tax exemption made by Public Law 115-97.

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

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the increase in the estate and gift tax exemption made by Public Law 115-97. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the $10 million exemption amount for the estate and gift tax. (Under current law, the exemption amount has been temporarily increased from $5 million to $10 million for decedents dying or gifts made after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2026. The amount is indexed for inflation after 2011.)

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Action History

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

  2. Introduced in House

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6228 do?
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the increase in the estate and gift tax exemption made by Public Law 115-97. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the $10 million exemption amount for the estate and gift tax. (Under current law, the exemption amount has been temporarily increased from $5 million to $10 million for decedents dying or gifts made after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2026. The amount is indexed for inflation after 2011.)
Who sponsors HR 6228?
HR 6228 is sponsored by Kenny Marchant (R).
What is the current status of HR 6228?
This bill died with 115th 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 6228?
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