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 (2 Feb 1977): Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
What this bill does
H.R. 3057 is a bill introduced in the 95th Congress by Representative Benjamin Gilman. Its stated purpose is to create a task force focused on how state and local governments tax real property, like homes and land. This task force would examine the effects of these taxes, particularly on middle-income and fixed-income taxpayers. The bill also aims to explore whether the federal government could use its own taxation or other policies to help reduce how much state and local governments rely on property taxes.
The proposed task force would be composed of a diverse group of members. This would include four executive branch officials appointed by the President, four Senators (with no more than two from the same party) appointed by the Senate majority leader, four Representatives (again, no more than two from the same party) appointed by the Speaker of the House, and twelve individuals from outside the federal government, representing state and local governments, academia, and citizen groups, who would be jointly appointed by the President, Speaker, and majority leader. The task force would have the authority to conduct hearings, request information from government agencies, and hire staff.
This bill was introduced on February 2, 1977, and its latest action is listed as "Introduced." As the official text of the bill has not yet been published for the current Congress, its provisions are understood solely based on its title and sponsor. The full legislative text would need to be released to provide further details on its substance and potential outcomes.
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Official summary
Establishes a Task Force on the Taxation of Real Property by State and Local Governments to study and evaluate such taxation, its effects on middle and fixed income taxpayers, and the feasibility of using Federal taxation and other methods to reduce the dependence of State and local governments on such taxation. Provides that the Task Force shall include: (1) four officials of the executive branch, to be appointed by the President; (2) four Senators, no more than two from the same political party, to be appointed by the majority leader; (3) four Representatives, no more than two from the same political party, to be appointed by the Speaker; and (4) 12 individuals not Federal employees or officers representing State and local governments, the academic community and citizens groups, to be appointed by the President, Speaker and majority leader in concert. Empowers the Task Force to hold hearings, administer oaths, issue subpenas, hire a staff, contract out research projects and obtain assistance upon request from all other Government agencies and departments. Directs the Task Force to submit its final report to the President and the Congress within one year after all of its members have been appointed. Provides for the termination of the Task Force on the ninetieth day after submission of its final report.
Timeline
2 Feb 1977
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3057 do?
- H.R. 3057 is a bill introduced in the 95th Congress by Representative Benjamin Gilman. Its stated purpose is to create a task force focused on how state and local governments tax real property, like homes and land. This task force would examine the effects of these taxes, particularly on middle-income and fixed-income taxpayers. The bill also aims to explore whether the federal government could use its own taxation or other policies to help reduce how much state and local governments rely on property taxes. The proposed task force would be composed of a diverse group of members. This would include four executive branch officials appointed by the President, four Senators (with no more than two from the same party) appointed by the Senate majority leader, four Representatives (again, no more than two from the same party) appointed by the Speaker of the House, and twelve individuals from outside the federal government, representing state and local governments, academia, and citizen groups, who would be jointly appointed by the President, Speaker, and majority leader. The task force would have the authority to conduct hearings, request information from government agencies, and hire staff. This bill was introduced on February 2, 1977, and its latest action is listed as "Introduced." As the official text of the bill has not yet been published for the current Congress, its provisions are understood solely based on its title and sponsor. The full legislative text would need to be released to provide further details on its substance and potential outcomes.
- Has H.R. 3057 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3057. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3057?
- H.R. 3057 was sponsored by Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26] (R-NY), with 24 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3057?
- Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. (2 Feb 1977).
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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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