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 to 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 (21 Jan 1981): Referred to Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations and Human Resources.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 373, would create a task force to examine how state and local governments tax real property. The task force would investigate the impact of these property taxes on specific groups of taxpayers, including those with middle and fixed incomes. Additionally, it would explore whether federal taxation or other federal policies could lessen the reliance of state and local governments on property taxes.
The task force would be composed of specific members and granted certain powers. Its primary duty would be to produce a final report for the President within one year of its establishment. Once this report is submitted, the task force would be dissolved 90 days later. The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so specific details about its operational procedures are not available.
This bill was introduced in the 97th Congress by Representative Norman Lent and its current status is "Introduced" as of January 5, 1981. Since it is an introduced bill, it has not yet gone through the legislative process of committee review, floor debates, or votes in either the House of Representatives or the Senate.
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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 policies to reduce the dependence of State and local governments on such taxation. Sets forth the membership requirements and the 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
21 Jan 1981
Referred to Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations and Human Resources.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 373 do?
- This bill, H.R. 373, would create a task force to examine how state and local governments tax real property. The task force would investigate the impact of these property taxes on specific groups of taxpayers, including those with middle and fixed incomes. Additionally, it would explore whether federal taxation or other federal policies could lessen the reliance of state and local governments on property taxes. The task force would be composed of specific members and granted certain powers. Its primary duty would be to produce a final report for the President within one year of its establishment. Once this report is submitted, the task force would be dissolved 90 days later. The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so specific details about its operational procedures are not available. This bill was introduced in the 97th Congress by Representative Norman Lent and its current status is "Introduced" as of January 5, 1981. Since it is an introduced bill, it has not yet gone through the legislative process of committee review, floor debates, or votes in either the House of Representatives or the Senate.
- Has H.R. 373 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 373. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 373?
- H.R. 373 was sponsored by Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4] (R-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 373?
- Referred to Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations and Human Resources. (21 Jan 1981).
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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 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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