H.R.618: Poverty Trap Study Act of 2003

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Poverty Trap Study Act of 2003 - Establishes the National Commission on Marginal Tax Rates for the Working Poor to: (1) determine the total effective marginal rate of tax from all taxes and benefit program phaseouts that persons are subject to at all earnings levels between $7,000 and $30,000 per year for at least five States, including Wisconsin and California; and (2) report to Congress. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates the Commission...

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Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Feb. 5, 2003

Introduced in the House by Tom Petri (R-Wis.)

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