Expressing the sense of the Congress that the tax giveaway since 2001 to the wealthiest 5 percent of Americans should be repealed and those monies instead invested in vital programs to relieve the growing burden on the working poor and to alleviate poverty in America.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Jan 2009): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 23, would express Congress's opinion that tax cuts enacted since 2001 that primarily benefited the wealthiest 5% of Americans should be repealed. The funds generated from this repeal would then be redirected to programs aimed at helping the working poor and reducing poverty in the United States.
The resolution specifically mentions addressing the "growing burden on the working poor" and "alleviating poverty." It notes increases in poverty numbers, including for children, and highlights the number of uninsured Americans. The bill’s sponsors suggest that the revenue lost from the tax cuts could have funded various programs like Head Start, health insurance, college tuition, port inspectors, or low-income housing.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 15, 2009, and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress, meaning it does not have the force of law but communicates a legislative opinion.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that the portion of tax cuts enacted in or after 2001 that benefits the wealthiest 5% of Americans should be repealed and the revenues from such repeal should be used to alleviate poverty in the United States.
Timeline
15 Jan 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 23 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 23, would express Congress's opinion that tax cuts enacted since 2001 that primarily benefited the wealthiest 5% of Americans should be repealed. The funds generated from this repeal would then be redirected to programs aimed at helping the working poor and reducing poverty in the United States. The resolution specifically mentions addressing the "growing burden on the working poor" and "alleviating poverty." It notes increases in poverty numbers, including for children, and highlights the number of uninsured Americans. The bill’s sponsors suggest that the revenue lost from the tax cuts could have funded various programs like Head Start, health insurance, college tuition, port inspectors, or low-income housing. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 15, 2009, and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress, meaning it does not have the force of law but communicates a legislative opinion.
- Has H.Con.Res. 23 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 23. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 23?
- H.Con.Res. 23 was sponsored by Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9] (D-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 23?
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (15 Jan 2009).
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