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- H.J.RES.70
H.J.RES.70: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the Federal income tax.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 10, 1997
- Latest Major Action April 15, 1997
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (1 Democrat, 27 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Provides that three years after ratification of this amendment: (1) the 16th amendment to the U.S. Constitution is repealed; and (2) the Congress shall have no power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, except in time of war declared by the Congress.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| April 10, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Sam Johnson (R-Texas) |