Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4154) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the new carryover basis rules in order to prevent tax increases and the imposition of compliance burdens on many more estates than would benefit from repeal, to retain the estate tax with a $3,500,000 exemption, and for other purposes.

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

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Dec 2, 2009

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4154) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the new carryover basis rules in order to prevent tax increases and the imposition of compliance burdens on many more estates than would benefit from repeal, to retain the estate tax with a $3,500,000 exemption.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2] · D–CO

Committees

Rules Committee

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Dec 3, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 3, 2009
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 192 (Roll no. 924). (text: CR H13472)
House roll call 924 · Individual votes
Dec 3, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 192 (Roll no. 924).(text: CR H13472)
House roll call 924 · Individual votes
Dec 3, 2009
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 187 (Roll no. 923). (consideration: CR H13479-13480)
House roll call 923 · Individual votes
Dec 3, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 941.
Dec 3, 2009
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H13472-13480)
Dec 2, 2009
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 136.
Dec 2, 2009
All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. In the engrossment of H.R. 4154, the Clerk shall - (a) add the text of H.R. 2920, as passed by the House, as new matter at the end of H.R. 4154; (b) conform the title of H.R. 4154 to reflect the addition to the engrossment of the text of H.R. 2920; (c) assign appropriate designations to provisions within the engrossment; and (d) conform provisions for short titles within the engrossment.
Dec 2, 2009
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-350, by Mr. Polis (CO).
Dec 2, 2009
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-350, by Mr. Polis (CO).
Dec 2, 2009
Introduced in House

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HR 4154 · To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the new carryover basis rules in order to prevent tax increases and the imposition of compliance burdens on many more estates than would benefit from repeal, to retain the estate tax with a $3,500,000 exemption, to reinstitute and update the Pay-As-You-Go requirement of budget neutrality on new tax and mandatory spending legislation, enforced by the threat of annual, automatic sequestration, and for other purposes.

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Analyze H.Res.941 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.941, 111th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4154) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the new carryover basis rules in order to prevent tax increases and the imposition of compliance burdens on many more estates than would benefit from repeal, to retain the estate tax with a $3,500,000 exemption, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/941

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2009-12-03.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres941/BILLS-111hres941eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:18:40Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze H.Res.941 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.941, 111th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4154) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the new carryover basis rules in order to prevent tax increases and the imposition of compliance burdens on many more estates than would benefit from repeal, to retain the estate tax with a $3,500,000 exemption, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/941

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2009-12-03.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres941/BILLS-111hres941eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:18:40Z. 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.941 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.941, 111th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4154) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the new carryover basis rules in order to prevent tax increases and the imposition of compliance burdens on many more estates than would benefit from repeal, to retain the estate tax with a $3,500,000 exemption, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/941

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2009-12-03.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres941/BILLS-111hres941eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:18:40Z. 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.941 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.941, 111th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4154) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the new carryover basis rules in order to prevent tax increases and the imposition of compliance burdens on many more estates than would benefit from repeal, to retain the estate tax with a $3,500,000 exemption, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/941

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2009-12-03.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres941/BILLS-111hres941eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:18:40Z. 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.941 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.