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H.R.272: Citizens' Tax Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action Feb. 24, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Citizens' Tax Protection Act - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to prohibit the House of Representatives or the Senate from considering any bill, joint resolution, amendment, motion, or conference report carrying any retroactive tax increase. Requires a three-fifths affirmative vote of Members of the House of Representatives to allow such consideration. Requires a supermajority point of order in the Senate to allow such consideration.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Legislative and Budget Process.
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Jan. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Edward Royce (R-Calif.) |