HR 3099 · 112th Congress · Taxation

Buffett Rule Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-10-05· Sponsored by Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.(2011-10-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Buffett Rule Act of 2011 - 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.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Republicans
Rep. Campbell, John [R-CA-48]CA
Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]GA
Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]MD
Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3]IN
Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9]NC
Rep. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7]TN
Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17]TX
Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5]AL
Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]IN
Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-19]IL
Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3]GA
Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8]IN
Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6]OH
Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27]TX
Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]TX
Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-9]MO
Rep. Huelskamp, Tim [R-KS-1]KS
Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]MO
Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10]FL
Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-21]FL