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Bill105th CongressFiled Sep 23, 1997Taxation
H.R. 2513

An Act to provide tax-free treatment of reward monies devoted to the victims of "Unabomber" Theodore Kaczynski.

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Oct 21, 1998)

Exempts from Federal taxation amounts paid by the United States to David R. Kaczynski of Schenectady, New York, and his wife, Linda E. Patrik, as a reward for information leading to the arrest of Theodore J. Kaczynski in the "Unabomber" case if all of the reward is used only to pay: (1) attorney's fees in connection with the "Unabomber case"; (2) State and local taxes; and (3) the remaining amounts to "Unabomber" victims and their families. Exempts from Federal taxation all such payments received by such victims and their families.

What just happenedOct 21, 1998

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7](R-TX)Sponsor
7 cosponsors2 D5 R
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  1. Oct 21, 1998Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  2. Oct 21, 1998Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.

  3. Oct 21, 1998Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.

  4. Oct 21, 1998Floor

    Amendment SP 3839 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  5. Oct 21, 1998Floor

    Amendment SP 3839 proposed by Senator Lott for Senator Moynihan.

  6. Oct 21, 1998Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S12943)

  7. Nov 10, 1997Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 291.

  8. Nov 9, 1997Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  9. Nov 8, 1997FloorH38310

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

  10. Nov 8, 1997FloorH38700

    A similar measure H.R. 2444 was laid on the table without objection.

  11. Nov 8, 1997FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  12. Nov 8, 1997FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  13. Nov 8, 1997Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  14. Nov 8, 1997FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10398-10406)

  15. Nov 8, 1997FloorH30300

    Mr. Thomas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  16. Oct 22, 1997CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 196.

  17. Oct 22, 1997DischargeH12300

    Committee on The Budget discharged.

    Budget Committee
  18. Oct 22, 1997Committee5500

    Committee on The Budget discharged.

    Budget Committee
  19. Oct 21, 1997IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on The Budget Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 22, 1997.

    Budget Committee
  20. Oct 20, 1997IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on The Budget Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 21, 1997.

    Budget Committee
  21. Oct 9, 1997IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on The Budget Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 20, 1997.

    Budget Committee
  22. Oct 9, 1997CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 105-318, Part I.

    Ways and Means Committee
  23. Oct 9, 1997Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 105-318, Part I.

    Ways and Means Committee
  24. Sep 23, 1997IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Budget

    Budget Committee
  25. Sep 23, 1997IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  26. Sep 23, 1997IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Ways and Means

    Ways and Means Committee
  27. Sep 23, 1997CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Ways and Means Committee
  28. Sep 23, 1997CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Ways and Means Committee
  29. Sep 23, 1997IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  30. Sep 23, 1997IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedOct 21, 199835

Exempts from Federal taxation amounts paid by the United States to David R. Kaczynski of Schenectady, New York, and his wife, Linda E. Patrik, as a reward for information leading to the arrest of Theodore J. Kaczynski in the "Unabomber" case if all of the reward is used only to pay: (1) attorney's fees in connection with the "Unabomber case"; (2) State and local taxes; and (3) the remaining amounts to "Unabomber" victims and their families. Exempts from Federal taxation all such payments received by such victims and their families.

Passed House amendedNov 8, 199736

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to restore, in modified versions, two line-item-vetoed provisions of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997: (1) a provision concerning a tax exemption for income earned in connection with the active conduct of foreign financial services businesses; and (2) a provision concerning the nonrecognition of gain on the sale of stock to certain farmers' cooperatives.

Directs the President to: (1) dispose of specified amounts of palladium and platinum contained in the National Defense Stockpile so as to result in receipts in an amount equal to $21 million; and (2) deposit the receipts in the Treasury.

Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to permit the United States to recover certain health care services costs from a third-party payer in the case of a beneficiary covered by the State Department health care program and who is enrolled in a covered plan of a third-party payer. Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in HouseSep 23, 199700

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to restore, in modified versions, two line-item-vetoed provisions of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997: (1) a provision concerning a tax exemption for income earned in connection with the active conduct of foreign financial services businesses; and (2) a provision concerning the nonrecognition of gain on the sale of stock to certain farmers' cooperatives.