H.R.3056: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the authority of the Internal Revenue Service to use private debt collection companies, to delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, to revise the tax rules on expatriation, and for other purposes.

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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the authority of the Internal Revenue Service to use private debt collection companies, to delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, to revise the tax rules on expatriation, and for other purposes. 10/10/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Repeals the authority of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to enter into private debt collection contracts. Exempts contracts entered into before July 18, 2007, if such contracts are not renewed or extended after such date. Nullifies any contract entered into, extended, or renewed on or after July 18, 2007.(Sec. 3) Delays until 2012 the requirement for federal, state, and local agencies to withhold 3% of payments for goods and services provided to such agencies.Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to report to the House Committee on Ways and Means [...]

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10/15/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
10/10/2007 - Mr. Hulshof moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means. (consideration: CR H11462-11464)
10/10/2007 - Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3056 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 or rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted
10/10/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3056.
10/10/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hulshof 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 adding a new section making the estate tax repeal permanent.

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10/15/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
10/10/2007 - Mr. Hulshof moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means. (consideration: CR H11462-11464)
10/10/2007 - Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3056 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 or rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted
10/10/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3056.
10/10/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hulshof 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 adding a new section making the estate tax repeal permanent.
10/10/2007 - Rule H. Res. 719 passed House.
10/10/2007 - Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 719. (consideration: CR H11400-11410, H11446-11464 text: CR H11400)
10/10/2007 - The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H11462)
10/10/2007 - Mr. Hulshof moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means. (consideration: CR H11463-11464)
10/10/2007 - The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11463)
10/10/2007 - On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 196 - 212 (Roll no. 959).
10/10/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10/10/2007 - On passage Passed by recorded vote: 232 - 173 (Roll no. 960). (text: CR H11449-11452)
10/10/2007 - Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 719. (consideration: CR H11400-11410, H11446-11464; text: CR H11400)
10/09/2007 - Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 719 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3056 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 or rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted
07/31/2007 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 110-281.
07/31/2007 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 182.
07/18/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
07/18/2007 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 18.
07/17/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.