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- H.J.RES.27
H.J.RES.27: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the Federal Government from using the power of taxation to compel someone to engage in commercial activity.
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2013
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Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Denies Congress the power to lay and collect taxes: (1) to compel any person or persons to engage in commercial activity, or (2) from any person or persons for a failure to engage in any form of commercial activity.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 28, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
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| Feb. 13, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 13, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Kerry Bentivolio (R-Mich.) |