Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United Nations and global taxation.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (5 Aug 1999): Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 179, expresses the sense of Congress concerning the United Nations and global taxation. It states that it is U.S. policy to oppose global taxation and that the United Nations should not advocate for such proposals. The resolution further suggests that U.S. funds should not be used by the UN for activities related to global taxation, such as supporting, advocating, printing, or analyzing these proposals.
The bill specifically affects the United Nations by expressing Congress's view on its role regarding global taxation and the use of member states' funds. It also indirectly affects U.S. policy and the allocation of U.S. funds related to international organizations and taxation. The resolution aims to convey a message to the UN from the U.S. Congress.
As a concurrent resolution, this bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and, if passed by both the House and the Senate, would express the sentiment of Congress. This particular resolution was introduced in August 1999 during the 106th Congress and has not progressed beyond its introduction.
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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.
Timeline
5 Aug 1999
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 179 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 179, expresses the sense of Congress concerning the United Nations and global taxation. It states that it is U.S. policy to oppose global taxation and that the United Nations should not advocate for such proposals. The resolution further suggests that U.S. funds should not be used by the UN for activities related to global taxation, such as supporting, advocating, printing, or analyzing these proposals. The bill specifically affects the United Nations by expressing Congress's view on its role regarding global taxation and the use of member states' funds. It also indirectly affects U.S. policy and the allocation of U.S. funds related to international organizations and taxation. The resolution aims to convey a message to the UN from the U.S. Congress. As a concurrent resolution, this bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and, if passed by both the House and the Senate, would express the sentiment of Congress. This particular resolution was introduced in August 1999 during the 106th Congress and has not progressed beyond its introduction.
- Has H.Con.Res. 179 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 179. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 179?
- H.Con.Res. 179 was sponsored by Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39] (R-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 179?
- Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (5 Aug 1999).
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