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Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act

USA116th CongressHR-5377| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2020
Thomas R. Suozzi

Thomas R. Suozzi

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (52)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Peter T. King (Republican)David J. Trone (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act This bill increases the tax deduction for state and local taxes in 2019 to $20,000 for persons filing a joint tax return if the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer does not exceed $100 million. It eliminates the current $10,000 cap on the deduction in 2020 and 2021 except for taxpayers whose adjusted gross income exceeds $100 million. The bill increases the deduction for the expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers from $250 to $1.000. It also allows a deduction from gross income (above-the-line deduction) for expenses of first responders, up to $1,000, for tuition or fees for professional development courses related to service as a first responder or for uniforms used by first responders. The bill defines "first responder" as any individual employed as a law enforcement officer, firefighter, paramedic, or emergency medical technician for at least 1,000 hours during the taxable year. The bill increases the top marginal income tax rate to 39.6% beginning in 2020, and reduces the dollar amount at which the increased tax rate begins.

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Timeline
Dec 10, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Dec 11, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 11, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 17.
Dec 13, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 275.
Dec 13, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 116-345.
Dec 19, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 772. (consideration: CR H12270-12284; text: CR H12270-12271)
Dec 19, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5377.
Dec 19, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with further debate on H.R. 5377.
Dec 19, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 19, 2019
Mr. Rice (SC) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H12281)
Dec 19, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rice (SC) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike and amend language in sections 2(a), 3(a), 4(a), 4(b)(2), 5(a), and 5(c) of the bill.
Dec 19, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Dec 19, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 388 - 36 (Roll no. 699).
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Dec 19, 2019
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 700).
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Dec 19, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 3, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan 9, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3178
Introduced in Senate
  • December 10, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 10, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • December 11, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 11, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 17.


  • December 13, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 275.


  • December 13, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 116-345.


  • December 19, 2019
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 772. (consideration: CR H12270-12284; text: CR H12270-12271)


  • December 19, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5377.


  • December 19, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with further debate on H.R. 5377.


  • December 19, 2019
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • December 19, 2019
    Mr. Rice (SC) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H12281)


  • December 19, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rice (SC) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike and amend language in sections 2(a), 3(a), 4(a), 4(b)(2), 5(a), and 5(c) of the bill.


  • December 19, 2019
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • December 19, 2019
    On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 388 - 36 (Roll no. 699).
    View Vote


  • December 19, 2019
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 700).
    View Vote


  • December 19, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 3, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • January 9, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3178
    Introduced in Senate

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5352: Supporting America’s Teachers Act of 2019
  • S 116-3178: Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act
  • HRES 116-772: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5377) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the limitation on deduction of State and local taxes, and for other purposes.
  • HR 116-5342: Supporting America’s First Responders Act of 2019
Income tax deductionsIncome tax ratesState and local taxationTax administration and collection, taxpayersTax treatment of families

Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act

USA116th CongressHR-5377| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2020
Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act This bill increases the tax deduction for state and local taxes in 2019 to $20,000 for persons filing a joint tax return if the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer does not exceed $100 million. It eliminates the current $10,000 cap on the deduction in 2020 and 2021 except for taxpayers whose adjusted gross income exceeds $100 million. The bill increases the deduction for the expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers from $250 to $1.000. It also allows a deduction from gross income (above-the-line deduction) for expenses of first responders, up to $1,000, for tuition or fees for professional development courses related to service as a first responder or for uniforms used by first responders. The bill defines "first responder" as any individual employed as a law enforcement officer, firefighter, paramedic, or emergency medical technician for at least 1,000 hours during the taxable year. The bill increases the top marginal income tax rate to 39.6% beginning in 2020, and reduces the dollar amount at which the increased tax rate begins.

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Timeline
Dec 10, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Dec 11, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 11, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 17.
Dec 13, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 275.
Dec 13, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 116-345.
Dec 19, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 772. (consideration: CR H12270-12284; text: CR H12270-12271)
Dec 19, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5377.
Dec 19, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with further debate on H.R. 5377.
Dec 19, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 19, 2019
Mr. Rice (SC) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H12281)
Dec 19, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rice (SC) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike and amend language in sections 2(a), 3(a), 4(a), 4(b)(2), 5(a), and 5(c) of the bill.
Dec 19, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Dec 19, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 388 - 36 (Roll no. 699).
View Vote
Dec 19, 2019
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 700).
View Vote
Dec 19, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 3, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan 9, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3178
Introduced in Senate
  • December 10, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 10, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • December 11, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 11, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 17.


  • December 13, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 275.


  • December 13, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 116-345.


  • December 19, 2019
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 772. (consideration: CR H12270-12284; text: CR H12270-12271)


  • December 19, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5377.


  • December 19, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with further debate on H.R. 5377.


  • December 19, 2019
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • December 19, 2019
    Mr. Rice (SC) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H12281)


  • December 19, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rice (SC) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike and amend language in sections 2(a), 3(a), 4(a), 4(b)(2), 5(a), and 5(c) of the bill.


  • December 19, 2019
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • December 19, 2019
    On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 388 - 36 (Roll no. 699).
    View Vote


  • December 19, 2019
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 700).
    View Vote


  • December 19, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 3, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • January 9, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3178
    Introduced in Senate
Thomas R. Suozzi

Thomas R. Suozzi

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (52)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Peter T. King (Republican)David J. Trone (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5352: Supporting America’s Teachers Act of 2019
  • S 116-3178: Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act
  • HRES 116-772: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5377) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the limitation on deduction of State and local taxes, and for other purposes.
  • HR 116-5342: Supporting America’s First Responders Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Income tax deductionsIncome tax ratesState and local taxationTax administration and collection, taxpayersTax treatment of families