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- H.R.1226
H.R.1226: Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced April 8, 1997
- Latest Major Action Aug. 5, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (14 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make it unlawful for Federal employees, State employees, or other specified persons to willfully inspect, except as authorized, any tax return or return information. Provides for a monetary penalty, imprisonment, or both for violators. (Current law imposes penalties only for the unlawful disclosure of such information.) Permits civil damages for the unauthorized inspection...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 105-51.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 36.
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Mr. Archer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 76).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 39.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 105-35.
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| April 8, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Archer (R-Texas) |