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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 Feb 1983): Referred to Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations and Human Resources.
What this bill does
H.R. 208 was a bill introduced in the 98th Congress on January 3, 1983, by Rep. Norman Lent (R-NY). According to its title, the bill would have established a task force to study and evaluate how state and local governments tax real property, examine the effects of that taxation on certain taxpayers, and assess the feasibility of federal involvement in, or limits on, such local taxation. Because the full text of the bill has not been published, no further details about the task force's composition, timeline, or specific recommendations are available.
Based on the title alone, the bill's focus appears to be on property owners subject to state and local real property taxes, as well as state and local governments that levy such taxes. Any specific groups singled out for closer study — for example, particular categories of taxpayers — are not identified in the available materials.
The bill was introduced and referred for consideration, but it did not receive a vote and did not advance further in the 98th Congress. As with many introduced bills that are not acted upon, it did not become law. No additional legislative action is recorded beyond its introduction, and since the full legislative text was never made public in the materials available, no further specifics about its provisions can be confirmed.
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 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
4 Feb 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations and Human Resources.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 208 do?
- H.R. 208 was a bill introduced in the 98th Congress on January 3, 1983, by Rep. Norman Lent (R-NY). According to its title, the bill would have established a task force to study and evaluate how state and local governments tax real property, examine the effects of that taxation on certain taxpayers, and assess the feasibility of federal involvement in, or limits on, such local taxation. Because the full text of the bill has not been published, no further details about the task force's composition, timeline, or specific recommendations are available. Based on the title alone, the bill's focus appears to be on property owners subject to state and local real property taxes, as well as state and local governments that levy such taxes. Any specific groups singled out for closer study — for example, particular categories of taxpayers — are not identified in the available materials. The bill was introduced and referred for consideration, but it did not receive a vote and did not advance further in the 98th Congress. As with many introduced bills that are not acted upon, it did not become law. No additional legislative action is recorded beyond its introduction, and since the full legislative text was never made public in the materials available, no further specifics about its provisions can be confirmed.
- Has H.R. 208 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 208. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 208?
- H.R. 208 was sponsored by Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4] (R-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 208?
- Referred to Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations and Human Resources. (4 Feb 1983).
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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 to 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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