A bill to establish a task force to study and evaluate the taxation of real property by State and local governments, the effects of such taxation on certain taxpayers, and the feasibility of Federal taxation and other policies designed to reduce the dependence of State and local governments on such taxation.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Jul 1978): Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 13621, would establish a task force to examine how state and local governments tax real property. The task force would study the effects of these taxes, particularly on middle-income and fixed-income taxpayers. It would also investigate whether the federal government could use taxation or other policies to lessen state and local reliance on real property taxes.
The task force would be composed of members from the executive branch, the Senate, and the House of Representatives, along with individuals representing state and local governments, academics, and citizen groups. This group would have the authority to hold hearings, administer oaths, issue subpoenas, hire staff, and contract research.
The bill was introduced in 1978 by Representative Benjamin Gilman and has the status of "Introduced." The full text of the bill has not yet been published. If enacted, the task force would be required to submit its findings within one year of its members being appointed and would then be dissolved 90 days after that report is submitted.
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Timeline
27 Jul 1978
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 13621 do?
- This bill, H.R. 13621, would establish a task force to examine how state and local governments tax real property. The task force would study the effects of these taxes, particularly on middle-income and fixed-income taxpayers. It would also investigate whether the federal government could use taxation or other policies to lessen state and local reliance on real property taxes. The task force would be composed of members from the executive branch, the Senate, and the House of Representatives, along with individuals representing state and local governments, academics, and citizen groups. This group would have the authority to hold hearings, administer oaths, issue subpoenas, hire staff, and contract research. The bill was introduced in 1978 by Representative Benjamin Gilman and has the status of "Introduced." The full text of the bill has not yet been published. If enacted, the task force would be required to submit its findings within one year of its members being appointed and would then be dissolved 90 days after that report is submitted.
- Has H.R. 13621 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 13621. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 13621?
- H.R. 13621 was sponsored by Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26] (R-NY), with 18 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 13621?
- Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. (27 Jul 1978).
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A bill to establish a task force to study and evaluate the taxation of real property by State and local governments, the effects of such taxation on certain taxpayers, and the feasibility of Federal taxation and other policies designed to reduce the dependence of State and local governments on such taxation.
A bill to establish a task force to study and evaluate the taxation of real property by State and local governments, the effects of such taxation on certain taxpayers, and the feasibility of Federal taxation and other policies designed to reduce the dependence of State and local governments on such taxation.
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