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- H.R.6410
H.R.6410: Buffett Rule Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced Sept. 14, 2012
- Latest Major Action Sept. 20, 2012
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (1 Democrat, 15 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Buffett Rule Act of 2012 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers to donate an amount (not less than $1), in addition to any tax owed, which shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury and transferred to an account used to reduce the public debt. Requires such donation to be designated on a taxpayer's income tax return at the time such return is filed.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Mr. Camp moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6410.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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| Sept. 14, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Steve Scalise (R-La.) |