To maintain the 100 percent FMAP for the Medicaid expansion population.
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Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2883 proposed by Senator Brown to Amendment SA 2874.(consideration: CR S8342-8343)
December 3, 2015
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Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2883 proposed by Senator Brown to Amendment SA 2874.(consideration: CR S8342-8343)
December 3, 2015
Roll call votes on amendments in Senate: Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA 2883 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 55. Record Vote Number: 313.(consideration: CR S8343)
December 3, 2015
Amendment SA 2883 proposed by Senator Brown to Amendment SA 2874. (consideration: CR S8342-8343) To maintain the 100 percent FMAP for the Medicaid expansion population.
December 3, 2015
Point of order that the amendment violates section 302(f) of the CBA raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2883.
December 3, 2015
Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA 2883 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 55. Record Vote Number: 313. (consideration: CR S8343)
December 3, 2015
Amendment SA 2883 ruled out of order by the chair.
December 3, 2015
Senate amendment submitted
December 2, 2015
Senate amendment submitted
December 2, 2015
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SA 2883. Mr. BROWN (for himself, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Casey, Mr. Wyden, and Ms. Hirono) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2874 proposed by Mr. McConnell to the bill H.R. 3762, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 2002 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2016; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of title I, add the following: SEC. 107. FMAP FOR THE MEDICAID EXPANSION POPULATION. Section 1905(y)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(y)(1)) is amended by striking the semicolon after ``2016'' and all that follows through ``2020''. SEC. 108. FAIR SHARE TAX ON HIGH-INCOME TAXPAYERS. (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new part: ``PART VII--FAIR SHARE TAX ON HIGH-INCOME TAXPAYERS ``Sec. 59A. Fair share tax. ``SEC. 59A. FAIR SHARE TAX. ``(a) General Rule.-- ``(1) Impositition of tax.--In the case of any high-income taxpayer, there is hereby imposed for a taxable year (in addition to any other tax imposed by this subtitle) a tax equal to the product of-- ``(A) the amount determined under paragraph (2), and ``(B) a fraction (not to exceed 1)-- ``(i) the numerator of which is the excess of-- ``(I) the taxpayer's adjusted gross income, over ``(II) the dollar amount in effect under subsection (c)(1), and ``(ii) the denominator of which is the dollar amount in effect under subsection (c)(1). ``(2) Amount of tax.--The amount of tax determined under this paragraph is an amount equal to the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) the tentative fair share tax for the taxable year, over ``(B) the excess of-- ``(i) the sum of-- ``(I) the regular tax liability (as defined in section 26(b)) for the taxable year, determined without regard to any tax liability determined under this section, ``(II) the tax imposed by section 55 for the taxable year, plus ``(III) the payroll tax for the taxable year, over ``(ii) the credits allowable under part IV of subchapter A (other than sections 27(a), 31, and 34). ``(b) Tentative Fair Share Tax.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The tentative fair share tax for the taxable year is 30 percent of the excess of-- ``(A) the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer, over ``(B) the modified charitable contribution deduction for the taxable year. ``(2) Modified charitable contribution deduction.--For purposes of paragraph (1)-- ``(A) In general.--The modified charitable contribution deduction for any taxable year is an amount equal to the amount which bears the same ratio to the deduction allowable under section 170 (section 642(c) in the case of a trust or estate) for such taxable year as-- ``(i) the amount of itemized deductions allowable under the regular tax (as defined in section 55) for such taxable year, determined after the application of section 68, bears to ``(ii) such amount, determined before the application of section 68. ``(B) Taxpayer must itemize.--In the case of any individual who does not elect to [[Page S8312]] itemize deductions for the taxable year, the modified charitable contribution deduction shall be zero. ``(c) High-Income Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `high-income taxpayer' means, with respect to any taxable year, any taxpayer (other than a corporation) with an adjusted gross income for such taxable year in excess of $1,000,000 (50 percent of such amount in the case of a married individual who files a separate return). ``(2) Inflation adjustment.-- ``(A) In general.--In the case of a taxable year beginning after 2016, the $1,000,000 amount under paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(i) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2015' for `calendar year 1992' in subparagraph (B) thereof. ``(B) Rounding.--If any amount as adjusted under subparagraph (A) is not a multiple of $10,000, such amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10,000. ``(d) Payroll Tax.--For purposes of this section, the payroll tax for any taxable year is an amount equal to the excess of-- ``(1) the taxes imposed on the taxpayer under sections 1401, 1411, 3101, 3201, and 3211(a) (to the extent such tax is attributable to the rate of tax in effect under section 3101) with respect to such taxable year or wages or compensation received during such taxable year, over ``(2) the deduction allowable under section 164(f) for such taxable year. ``(e) Special Rule for Estates and Trusts.--For purposes of this section, in the case of an estate or trust, adjusted gross income shall be computed in the manner described in section 67(e). ``(f) Not Treated as Tax Imposed by This Chapter for Certain Purposes.--The tax imposed under this section shall not be treated as tax imposed by this chapter for purposes of determining the amount of any credit under this chapter (other than the credit allowed under section 27(a)) or for purposes of section 55.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of parts for subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Part VII--Fair Share Tax on High-Income Taxpayers''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015. SEC. 109. MODIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON EXCESSIVE REMUNERATION. (a) Repeal of Performance-based Compensation and Commission Exceptions for Limitation on Excessive Remuneration.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (4) of section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and by redesignating subparagraphs (D) through (G) as subparagraphs (B) through (E), respectively. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 162(m)(5) of such Code is amended-- (i) by striking ``subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) thereof'' in subparagraph (E) and inserting ``subparagraph (B) thereof'', and (ii) by striking ``subparagraphs (F) and (G)'' in subparagraph (G) and inserting ``subparagraphs (D) and (E)''. (B) Section 162(m)(6) of such Code is amended-- (i) by striking ``subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) thereof'' in subparagraph (D) and inserting ``subparagraph (B) thereof'', and (ii) by striking ``subparagraphs (F) and (G)'' in subparagraph (G) and inserting ``subparagraphs (D) and (E)''. (b) Expansion of Applicable Employer.--Paragraph (2) of section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Publicly held corporation.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `publicly held corporation' means any corporation which is an issuer (as defined in section 3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c))-- ``(A) the securities of which are registered under section 12 of such Act (15 U.S.C. 78l), or ``(B) that is required to file reports under section 15(d) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 78o(d)).''. (c) Application to All Current and Former Officers, Directors, and Employees.-- (1) In general.--Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (a), is amended-- (A) by striking ``covered employee'' each place it appears in paragraphs (1) and (4) and inserting ``covered individual'', and (B) by striking ``such employee'' each place it appears in subparagraphs (A) and (E) of paragraph (4) and inserting ``such individual''. (2) Covered individual.--Paragraph (3) of section 162(m) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(3) Covered individual.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `covered individual' means any individual who is an officer, director, or employee of the taxpayer or a former officer, director, or employee of the taxpayer.''. (3) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 48D(b)(3)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(as in effect for taxable years beginning before January 1, 2016)'' after ``section 162(m)(3)''. (B) Section 409A(b)(3)(D)(ii) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(as in effect for taxable years beginning before January 1, 2016)'' after ``section 162(m)(3)''. (d) Special Rule for Remuneration Paid to Beneficiaries, etc.--Paragraph (4) of section 162(m), as amended by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(F) Special rule for remuneration paid to beneficiaries, etc.--Remuneration shall not fail to be applicable employee remuneration merely because it is includible in the income of, or paid to, a person other than the covered individual, including after the death of the covered individual.''. (e) Regulatory Authority.-- (1) In general.--Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Regulations.--The Secretary may prescribe such guidance, rules, or regulations, including with respect to reporting, as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this subsection.''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Paragraph (6) of section 162(m) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (H). (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015. SEC. 110. MODIFICATIONS TO RULES RELATING TO INVERTED CORPORATIONS. (a) In General.--Subsection (b) of section 7874 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(b) Inverted Corporations Treated as Domestic Corporations.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 7701(a)(4), a foreign corporation shall be treated for purposes of this title as a domestic corporation if-- ``(A) such corporation would be a surrogate foreign corporation if subsection (a)(2) were applied by substituting `80 percent' for `60 percent', or ``(B) such corporation is an inverted domestic corporation. ``(2) Inverted domestic corporation.--For purposes of this subsection, a foreign corporation shall be treated as an inverted domestic corporation if, pursuant to a plan (or a series of related transactions)-- ``(A) the entity completes after May 8, 2014, the direct or indirect acquisition of-- ``(i) substantially all of the properties held directly or indirectly by a domestic corporation, or ``(ii) substantially all of the assets of, or substantially all of the properties constituting a trade or business of, a domestic partnership, and ``(B) after the acquisition, more than 50 percent of the stock (by vote or value) of the entity is held-- ``(i) in the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic corporation, by former shareholders of the domestic corporation by reason of holding stock in the domestic corporation, or ``(ii) in the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic partnership, by former partners of the domestic partnership by reason of holding a capital or profits interest in the domestic partnership. ``(3) Exception for corporations with substantial business activities in foreign country of organization.--A foreign corporation described in paragraph (2) shall not be treated as an inverted domestic corporation if after the acquisition the expanded affiliated group which includes the entity has substantial business activities in the foreign country in which or under the law of which the entity is created or organized when compared to the total business activities of such expanded affiliated group. For purposes of subsection (a)(2)(B)(iii) and the preceding sentence, the term `substantial business activities' shall have the meaning given such term under regulations in effect on May 8, 2014, except that the Secretary may issue regulations increasing the threshold percent in any of the tests under such regulations for determining if business activities constitute substantial business activities for purposes of this paragraph.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Clause (i) of section 7874(a)(2)(B) of such Code is amended by striking ``after March 4, 2003,'' and inserting ``after March 4, 2003, and before May 9, 2014,''. (2) Subsection (c) of section 7874 of such Code is amended-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(2)(B)(ii)'' and inserting ``subsections (a)(2)(B)(ii) and (b)(2)(B)'', and (ii) by inserting ``or (b)(2)(A)'' after ``(a)(2)(B)(i)'' in subparagraph (B), (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or (b)(2)(B), as the case may be,'' after ``(a)(2)(B)(ii)'', (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ``subsection (a)(2)(B)(ii)'' and inserting ``subsections (a)(2)(B)(ii) and (b)(2)(B)'', and (D) in paragraph (6), by inserting ``or inverted domestic corporation, as the case may be,'' after ``surrogate foreign corporation''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after May 8, 2014. ______