H.R.2214: Debt Elimination By Tax-Deductible Contribution Act of 2011

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about taxation
  • Introduced June 16, 2011
  • Latest Major Action June 16, 2011

Bill Cosponsors

112 (7 Democrats, 105 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Debt Elimination By Tax-Deductible Contribution Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers to designate a specified portion  (not less than $1) of their income tax liability for deposit in the general fund of the Treasury to reduce the public debt.  Allows any such gift to the United States for reduction of the public debt to be treated as a tax deductible charitable contribution.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
June 16, 2011

Introduced in the House by Steve Stivers (R-Ohio)

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