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H.J.Res. 27 (113th)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the Federal Government from using the power of taxation to compel someone to engage in commercial activity.

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Introduced

13 February 2013

Last action

28 February 2013 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Bentivolio, Kerry L. [R-MI-11], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]

Subjects

Rule of law, Taxation

Source updated

3 January 2025

Rule of law · Taxation

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Denies Congress the power to lay and collect taxes: (1) to compel any person or persons to engage in commercial activity, or (2) from any person or persons for a failure to engage in any form of commercial activity.

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Timeline

  1. 13 February 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 February 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 February 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 February 2013

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 13 February 2013

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    Introduced in House · EN · 13 February 2013

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