H.CON.RES.6: Expressing the sense of the Congress that increasing the effective rate of taxation by lowering the estate tax exemption would devastate homeowners, farmers and small business owners, further hindering the creation of jobs and economic growth.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
  • This bill is primarily about taxation
  • Introduced Jan. 5, 1993
  • Latest Major Action May 18, 1993

Bill Cosponsors

162 (31 Democrats, 131 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Declares that the Congress opposes any attempt to lower the estate tax exemption or raise the effective rate of taxes on estates because such measures contradict the fundamental goal of the United States Government of encouraging long-term private saving through which productive investment that promotes economic growth can be realized.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Jan. 5, 1993

Introduced in the House by James M. Ramstad (R-Minn.)

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