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S.J.Res. 17 (105th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit retroactive increases in taxes.

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Introduced

26 February 1997

Last action

15 May 1998 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.

Sponsors

Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA], Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI], Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ], Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]

Subjects

Rule of law, Taxation

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law · Taxation

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits any Federal tax from being imposed for the period before the date of enactment of the tax.

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Timeline

  1. 26 February 1997

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 February 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1676-1678)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 February 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 May 1998

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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