A bill to establish a task force to study and evaluate the taxation of real property by State and local governments, the feasibility of Federal taxation and other policies designed to reduce the dependence of such governments on taxation of real property, and the effects of such Federal taxation and other policies so designed on the financing of elementary and secondary public education by such governments.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 Feb 1979): Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 2052, introduced by Representative James Oberstar, would establish a task force. This task force would be responsible for studying and evaluating how state and local governments currently tax real property. It would also examine whether federal taxation and other policies could be used to lessen local governments' reliance on real property taxes, and how such federal actions might impact the funding of public elementary and secondary schools.
The task force's work would affect a wide range of entities. It would look into the effects of real property taxation on middle and fixed-income taxpayers. The study would also consider how potential federal policies might influence the financing of public education by state and local governments, impacting both those governments and the students they serve. The full text of the bill detailing specific provisions and membership is not yet available.
H.R. 2052 is currently in the introduced stage. This means it has been formally presented in Congress but has not yet moved forward for debate or a vote. If enacted, the bill would set up the Task Force on School Financing and the Taxation of Real Property by State and Local Governments. This task force would have one year to complete its report and would then be terminated 90 days after submitting it.
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Official summary
Establishes the Task Force on School Financing and the Taxation of Real Property by State and Local Governments to study and evaluate the taxation of real property, its effects on middle and fixed income taxpayers, the feasibility of using Federal taxation and other policies to reduce the dependence of State and local governments on such taxation, and the effects of such Federal taxation and other policies on the financing of public elementary and secondary education. Sets forth 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
8 Feb 1979
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2052 do?
- This bill, H.R. 2052, introduced by Representative James Oberstar, would establish a task force. This task force would be responsible for studying and evaluating how state and local governments currently tax real property. It would also examine whether federal taxation and other policies could be used to lessen local governments' reliance on real property taxes, and how such federal actions might impact the funding of public elementary and secondary schools. The task force's work would affect a wide range of entities. It would look into the effects of real property taxation on middle and fixed-income taxpayers. The study would also consider how potential federal policies might influence the financing of public education by state and local governments, impacting both those governments and the students they serve. The full text of the bill detailing specific provisions and membership is not yet available. H.R. 2052 is currently in the introduced stage. This means it has been formally presented in Congress but has not yet moved forward for debate or a vote. If enacted, the bill would set up the Task Force on School Financing and the Taxation of Real Property by State and Local Governments. This task force would have one year to complete its report and would then be terminated 90 days after submitting it.
- Has H.R. 2052 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2052. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2052?
- H.R. 2052 was sponsored by Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] (D-MN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2052?
- Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. (8 Feb 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 feasibility of Federal taxation and other policies designed to reduce the dependence of such governments on taxation of real property, and the effects of such Federal taxation and other policies so designed on the financing of elementary and secondary public education by such governments.
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