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 (22 Mar 1977): Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 5304, would create a task force to examine how state and local governments tax real property. The task force would investigate the impacts of this taxation, particularly on taxpayers with middle or fixed incomes. It would also explore whether the federal government could implement its own tax policies or other measures to help reduce state and local reliance on property taxes.
The task force would be made up of 24 members. These would include four executive branch officials appointed by the President, four Senators, four Representatives, and 12 individuals from outside the federal government, representing state and local governments, academics, and citizen groups. These latter members would be appointed jointly by the President, the Speaker of the House, and the Senate Majority Leader. The task force would have the authority to hold hearings, issue subpoenas, hire staff, and conduct research.
The bill was introduced in 1977 by Representative Clair Burgener and has not moved past that stage. If enacted, the task force would have one year from the appointment of all its members to deliver a final report to the President and Congress. The task force would then be dissolved 90 days after submitting that report. The full text of the bill's provisions is not yet available.
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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
22 Mar 1977
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5304 do?
- This bill, H.R. 5304, would create a task force to examine how state and local governments tax real property. The task force would investigate the impacts of this taxation, particularly on taxpayers with middle or fixed incomes. It would also explore whether the federal government could implement its own tax policies or other measures to help reduce state and local reliance on property taxes. The task force would be made up of 24 members. These would include four executive branch officials appointed by the President, four Senators, four Representatives, and 12 individuals from outside the federal government, representing state and local governments, academics, and citizen groups. These latter members would be appointed jointly by the President, the Speaker of the House, and the Senate Majority Leader. The task force would have the authority to hold hearings, issue subpoenas, hire staff, and conduct research. The bill was introduced in 1977 by Representative Clair Burgener and has not moved past that stage. If enacted, the task force would have one year from the appointment of all its members to deliver a final report to the President and Congress. The task force would then be dissolved 90 days after submitting that report. The full text of the bill's provisions is not yet available.
- Has H.R. 5304 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5304. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5304?
- H.R. 5304 was sponsored by Rep. Burgener, Clair W. [R-CA-43] (R-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5304?
- Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. (22 Mar 1977).
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