Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United Nations and global taxation.
Latest action (5 Aug 1999): Introduced
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Official summary
Declares that it is U.S. policy to oppose global taxation. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United Nations (UN) should not advocate global taxation; (2) no U.S. funds should be used by the UN to support, advocate, print, or analyze global taxation proposals; and (3) if it is the position of the UN to oppose global taxation, then it should not use any funds of the member states to advocate, print, or analyze global taxation.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 179 do?
- Declares that it is U.S. policy to oppose global taxation. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United Nations (UN) should not advocate global taxation; (2) no U.S. funds should be used by the UN to support, advocate, print, or analyze global taxation proposals; and (3) if it is the position of the UN to oppose global taxation, then it should not use any funds of the member states to advocate, print, or analyze global taxation.
- Has H.Con.Res. 179 become law?
- Not yet. As of 5 Aug 1999, H.Con.Res. 179 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 179?
- H.Con.Res. 179 was sponsored by Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39, 2013-2018] (Republican-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 179?
- Introduced (5 Aug 1999).
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