United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

S 252 — Tax Transparency Act of 2015

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S467-468)

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Tax Transparency Act of 2015 Requires legislation, including conference reports or amendments, that modifies federal tax law to contain a statement describing the general effect of the modification on federal tax law. Provides that failure to provide such a statement shall give rise to a point of order during consideration of such legislation in either chamber of Congress. Sets forth procedures for consideration of such a point of order.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S467-468)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Subjects

General taxation matters Income tax rates Legislative rules and procedure Taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 252 do?
Tax Transparency Act of 2015 Requires legislation, including conference reports or amendments, that modifies federal tax law to contain a statement describing the general effect of the modification on federal tax law. Provides that failure to provide such a statement shall give rise to a point of order during consideration of such legislation in either chamber of Congress. Sets forth procedures for consideration of such a point of order.
Who sponsors S 252?
S 252 is sponsored by John Cornyn (R).
What is the current status of S 252?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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 S 252?
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