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- S.J.RES.17
S.J.RES.17: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit retroactive increases in taxes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 26, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 15, 1998
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits any Federal tax from being imposed for the period before the date of enactment of the tax.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.
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| Feb. 26, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Paul Coverdell (R-Ga.) |