February 16, 2001
Bankruptcy Bill Approved by House Committee
Bankruptcy reform legislation (H.R. 333) was approved, 19-8, by the House Judiciary Committee following a contentious mark-up held on FebruaryView More
Tax Policy
February 16, 2001
Education-Related Tax Proposals Reviewed by Committee
Several proposals aimed at improving educational opportunities through tax breaks were discussed during a February 15 hearing of the SenateView More
December 8, 2000
President Expected to Veto Bankruptcy Measure
The Senate on December 7 approved, 70-28, a bankruptcy reform conference report (H.R. 2415). The President is expected to vetoView More
November 3, 2000
Senate Defeats Cloture on Bankruptcy Measure
The Senate on November 1 defeated, 53-30, a motion to invoke cloture on a bankruptcy reform conference report (H.R. 2415).View More
October 27, 2000
House Approves Measure with Tax-Cut Provisions
Legislation (H.R. 2614) combining a variety of provisions—including tax-cuts, Medicare “givebacks,” a minimum wage increase, pension reforms, and reauthorization ofView More
October 13, 2000
House Approves Bankruptcy Reform Conference Report
The House on October 12 approved, by voice vote, a bankruptcy reform conference report (H.R. 2415). The Senate is expectedView More
September 15, 2000
House Sustains Veto of Marriage Tax Penalty Bill
The House on September 13 failed to override the President’s veto of a bill (H.R. 4810) intended to alleviate theView More
September 8, 2000
House Fails to Override Presidential Veto
The House on September 7 failed to override the President’s veto of a bill (H.R. 8) designed to eliminate estate,View More
September 8, 2000
Pension Reform Bill Approved by Senate Committee
Legislation (H.R. 1102) aimed at helping to expand workers’ retirement savings was unanimously approved, 19-0, by the Senate Finance CommitteeView More
July 21, 2000
President Expected to Veto Marriage Tax Bill
Congress has approved legislation (H.R. 4810) intended to alleviate the marriage tax penalty. The conference report was approved, 271-156, byView More