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114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3017
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 9, 2015
Mr. Williams introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the maximum capital gains rate for individuals
15 percent.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Invest in America Act of 2015.
2.
15 percent maximum capital gains rate
(a)
In general
Section 1(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D), by redesignating subparagraphs (E) and (F) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively, and by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph:
(C) 15 percent of the adjusted net capital gain (or, if less, taxable income) in excess of the amount on which a tax is determined under subparagraph (B),
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(b)
Effective date
The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014.