A resolution to declare the need for tax relief for the American people and condemn the abuses of power and authority committed by the Internal Revenue Service.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) in 1997, the Congress should provide tax relief for the American people, particularly for families with children, cut the capital gains tax, reduce the estate tax burden, and move toward a more fair and simple tax system; (2) the President should, by August 1, 1997, propose a plan to resolve the problems of the Internal Revenue Service; and (3) in 1997, the Congress should enact legislation imposing criminal penalties for unauthorized snooping in taxpayer files by Internal Revenue Service employees.

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Timeline

1. 15 April 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Finance.

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2. 15 April 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate · 15 April 1997 · Official file

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Sponsors

• Rep. Lott, Trent [R-MS-5] · R · Sponsor
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