HR 8201 · 95th Congress · Income tax

National Dividend Act

Introduced 1977-07-11· Sponsored by Rep. Hansen, George V. [R-ID-2]· 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 House Committee on Government Operations.(1977-07-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Dividend Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide a general corporate income tax deduction for all dividends received, with a limited deduction available for dividends on certain preferred stocks. Provides individuals with a complete income tax exclusion for all dividends received. Limits any increases in the sum of the normal and surtax rates imposed on corporations to 30 percent. Imposes a moratorium for five fiscal years on increases in Federal spending which exceed the inflation rate. Provides for the distribution of all corporate income tax revenue to registered voters through a National Dividend Payment Trust Fund and State financial officers and banks.…

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