House Joint Resolution 47
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 22, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
47
Congress
116
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Constitutional Amendment
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment repealing the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution (authorizing taxation of income).
February 22, 2019
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03/22/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
02/22/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/22/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:32:54 PM