Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5063) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special rule for members of the uniformed services in determining the exclusion of gain from the sale of a principal residence and to restore the tax exempt status of death gratuity payments to members of the uniformed services.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 13, 2002

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 5063 (special rule for uniformed servicepersons regarding tax exclusion of gain from sale of principal residence, tax exempt status of death gratuity payments to uniformed servicepersons for deaths after September 10, 2001, and the repatriation tax).

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-11] · R–GA

Committees

Rules Committee

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Legislative record

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Nov 14, 2002
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 14, 2002
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 137 (Roll no. 480). (text: CR H8757)
House roll call 480 · Individual votes
Nov 14, 2002
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 137 (Roll no. 480).(text: CR H8757)
House roll call 480 · Individual votes
Nov 14, 2002
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 198 (Roll no. 479).
House roll call 479 · Individual votes
Nov 14, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 609.
Nov 14, 2002
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8757-8764)
Nov 13, 2002
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 241.
Nov 13, 2002
Rule provides for consideration of motion to H.R. 5063.
Nov 13, 2002
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 107-784, by Mr. Linder.
Nov 13, 2002
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 107-784, by Mr. Linder.
Nov 13, 2002
Introduced in House

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Engrossed in House · Nov 14, 2002 Formatted Text PDF
Reported in House · Nov 13, 2002 Formatted Text PDF

Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HR 5063 · Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act of 2002

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Analyze H.Res.609 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.609, 107th Congress: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5063) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special rule for members of the uniformed services in determining the exclusion of gain from the sale of a principal residence and to restore the tax exempt status of death gratuity payments to members of the uniformed services.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-resolution/609

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2002-11-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hres609/BILLS-107hres609eh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.609 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.609, 107th Congress: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5063) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special rule for members of the uniformed services in determining the exclusion of gain from the sale of a principal residence and to restore the tax exempt status of death gratuity payments to members of the uniformed services.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-resolution/609

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2002-11-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hres609/BILLS-107hres609eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:39:28Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.609 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.609, 107th Congress: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5063) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special rule for members of the uniformed services in determining the exclusion of gain from the sale of a principal residence and to restore the tax exempt status of death gratuity payments to members of the uniformed services.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-resolution/609

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2002-11-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hres609/BILLS-107hres609eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:39:28Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.609 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.609, 107th Congress: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5063) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special rule for members of the uniformed services in determining the exclusion of gain from the sale of a principal residence and to restore the tax exempt status of death gratuity payments to members of the uniformed services.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-resolution/609

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2002-11-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hres609/BILLS-107hres609eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:39:28Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.609 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.