United States 111th Congress Status: Died

HRES 1245 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Value Added Tax is a massive tax increase that will cripple families on fixed income and only further push back America's economic recovery.

Last action — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E561)

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This bill died with 111th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

States that the House of Representatives considers the Value Added Tax (VAT) a massive tax increase that will cripple families on fixed income and only further push back America's economic recovery.

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Action History

  1. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E561)

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 1245 do?
States that the House of Representatives considers the Value Added Tax (VAT) a massive tax increase that will cripple families on fixed income and only further push back America's economic recovery.
What is the current status of HRES 1245?
This bill died with 111th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 1245?
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