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 (24 Jan 1979): Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
What this bill does
The official title of this bill, H.R. 1371, indicates its purpose is to create a task force. This task force would examine how state and local governments tax real property. It would also look into how these taxes affect certain individuals and explore whether the federal government could implement new taxation or other policies to lessen the reliance of state and local governments on real property taxes.
This bill, sponsored by Representative Benjamin Gilman, was introduced in the 96th Congress on January 24, 1979. As of now, the full text of the bill has not been published. The bill's status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally presented to Congress but has not yet advanced to further legislative steps.
According to the provided summary, this bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and did not receive a vote. Therefore, it is not currently moving through the legislative process. The next steps would depend on its reintroduction and advancement in a current session of Congress.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
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 policies to reduce the dependence of State and local governments on such taxation. Sets forth the membership composition and powers of the Task Force. Requires the Task Force to submit a final report to the President within one year. Terminates the Task Force 90 days after submission of such report.
Timeline
24 Jan 1979
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1371 do?
- The official title of this bill, H.R. 1371, indicates its purpose is to create a task force. This task force would examine how state and local governments tax real property. It would also look into how these taxes affect certain individuals and explore whether the federal government could implement new taxation or other policies to lessen the reliance of state and local governments on real property taxes. This bill, sponsored by Representative Benjamin Gilman, was introduced in the 96th Congress on January 24, 1979. As of now, the full text of the bill has not been published. The bill's status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally presented to Congress but has not yet advanced to further legislative steps. According to the provided summary, this bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and did not receive a vote. Therefore, it is not currently moving through the legislative process. The next steps would depend on its reintroduction and advancement in a current session of Congress.
- Has H.R. 1371 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1371. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1371?
- H.R. 1371 was sponsored by Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26] (R-NY), with 18 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1371?
- Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. (24 Jan 1979).
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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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