HJRES 23 · 97th Congress · Taxation

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to abolishing personal income, estate, and gift taxes and prohibiting the United States Government from engaging in business in competition with its citizens.

Introduced 1981-01-05· Sponsored by Rep. Rousselot, John H. [R-CA-26]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.(1981-02-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the Federal Government's participation in any commercial or financial activity not specifically provided for in the Constitution. Repeals the Sixteenth Amendment (income tax). Prohibits taxes on personal income, gifts and estates.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (4)

1 Democrat3 Republicans