Expressing the sense of Congress that the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) should lose its exemption from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (29 Sep 2009): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 192, is a concurrent resolution that expresses Congress's opinion, or "sense," that the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) should no longer be exempt from federal taxes. The resolution lists several instances where ACORN employees or affiliates have faced charges or convictions related to voter registration fraud and other alleged illegal activities. It also notes that ACORN has received substantial federal funding in the past.
The resolution specifically affects ACORN, a national organization that engages in community organizing and reform efforts. If Congress were to formally act on this expressed sentiment, it would mean that ACORN would lose its tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code. This would likely result in ACORN having to pay federal income taxes on its earnings, potentially impacting its financial operations.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Todd Tiahrt and was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. As a concurrent resolution expressing the "sense of Congress," it does not have the force of law. It serves as an advisory statement. The next step in the legislative process would be for the Committee on Ways and Means to consider the resolution.
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Timeline
29 Sep 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
29 Sep 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 192 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 192, is a concurrent resolution that expresses Congress's opinion, or "sense," that the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) should no longer be exempt from federal taxes. The resolution lists several instances where ACORN employees or affiliates have faced charges or convictions related to voter registration fraud and other alleged illegal activities. It also notes that ACORN has received substantial federal funding in the past. The resolution specifically affects ACORN, a national organization that engages in community organizing and reform efforts. If Congress were to formally act on this expressed sentiment, it would mean that ACORN would lose its tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code. This would likely result in ACORN having to pay federal income taxes on its earnings, potentially impacting its financial operations. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Todd Tiahrt and was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. As a concurrent resolution expressing the "sense of Congress," it does not have the force of law. It serves as an advisory statement. The next step in the legislative process would be for the Committee on Ways and Means to consider the resolution.
- Has H.Con.Res. 192 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 192. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 192?
- H.Con.Res. 192 was sponsored by Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4] (R-KS), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 192?
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (29 Sep 2009).
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