HR 1687 · 107th Congress · Taxation

Poverty Trap Study Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-05-02· Sponsored by Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.(2001-05-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Poverty Trap Study Act of 2001 - Establishes the National Commission on Marginal Tax Rates for the Working Poor to: (1) determine the total effective marginal rate of tax from all taxes and benefit program phaseouts that persons are subject to at all earnings levels between $7,000 and $30,000 per year for at least five States, including Wisconsin and California; and (2) report to Congress. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates the Commission 30 days after the submission of its report.…

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Cosponsors (5)

1 Democrat4 Republicans