HR 50 is sponsored by Pam Faris, Diana Farrington, Ben Frederick, Daniela Garcia, LaTanya Garrett, Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, Erika Geiss (Democrat), Gary Glenn, Joseph Graves, Phil Green (Republican), Christine Greig, Tim Greimel, Beth Griffin, Vanessa Guerra, Abdullah Hammoud, Roger Hauck (Republican), Shane Hernandez, Kevin Hertel (Democrat), Pamela Hornberger, Mike Hoadley (Republican), Gary Howell, Martin Howrylak, Holly Hughes, Larry Inman, Jewell Jones, Bronna Kahle, Tim Kelly (Republican), Robert Kosowski, Beau LaFave, Kimberly LaSata, Donna Lasinski, Dan Lauwers (Republican), Eric Leutheuser, Leslie Love, James Lower, Steve Marino, David Maturen, Michael McCready, Jeremy Moss (Democrat), Jeffrey Noble, Kristy Pagan, Dave Pagel, Ronnie Peterson, Phil Phelps, John Reilly, Reggie Miller (Democrat), Daire Rendon, Brett Roberts, Jim Runestad, Terry Sabo, Sylvia Santana (Democrat), Jason Sheppard, Samir Singh, Tim Sneller, William Sowerby, Jim Tedder, Lana Theis (Republican), Scott VanSingel, Hank Vaupel, Rob VerHeulen, Roger Victory (Republican), Michael Webber, Mary Whiteford, Robert Wittenberg, Henry Yanez, Adam Zemke, Jason Wentworth, 97, Thomas Albert (Republican), Michele Hoitenga, Tom Barrett, Steven Johnson, Chris Afendoulis, Sue Allor, Joseph Bellino Jr. (Republican), John Bizon, Tommy Brann, Winnie Brinks (Democrat), Wendell Byrd, Julie Calley, Darrin Camilleri (Democrat), Edward Canfield, Stephanie Chang (Democrat), John Chirkun, Cara Clemente, Tom Cochran, Triston Cole, Laura Cox, Kathy Crawford, Scott Dianda, Fred Durhal, Brian Elder, Jim Ellison, Andy Schor, John Kivela, Gregory Alexander (Republican), Curtis S VanderWall (Republican), Helena Scott (Democrat), Cynthia Neeley (Democrat), and Tullio Liberati Jr. (Democrat).

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Michigan 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 11 D · 11 R cosponsors

HR 50 — A resolution to urge the Congress of the United States to eliminate the "widows' tax" on the surviving spouses of retired U.S. military service members.

Last action April 25, 2017 — adopted

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This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 28, 2017. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

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Moderate

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100 sponsors

0 primary, 100 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (11 D · 11 R) — cross-party backing.

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Action History

April 25, 2017
adopted
April 25, 2017
reported with recommendation without amendment
March 28, 2017
referred to Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs
March 28, 2017
introduced by Representative Jason Wentworth

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Who sponsors HR 50?: HR 50 is sponsored by Pam Faris, Diana Farrington, Ben Frederick, Daniela Garcia, LaTanya Garrett, Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, Erika Geiss (Democrat), Gary Glenn, Joseph Graves, Phil Green (Republican), Christine Greig, Tim Greimel, Beth Griffin, Vanessa Guerra, Abdullah Hammoud, Roger Hauck (Republican), Shane Hernandez, Kevin Hertel (Democrat), Pamela Hornberger, Mike Hoadley (Republican), Gary Howell, Martin Howrylak, Holly Hughes, Larry Inman, Jewell Jones, Bronna Kahle, Tim Kelly (Republican), Robert Kosowski, Beau LaFave, Kimberly LaSata, Donna Lasinski, Dan Lauwers (Republican), Eric Leutheuser, Leslie Love, James Lower, Steve Marino, David Maturen, Michael McCready, Jeremy Moss (Democrat), Jeffrey Noble, Kristy Pagan, Dave Pagel, Ronnie Peterson, Phil Phelps, John Reilly, Reggie Miller (Democrat), Daire Rendon, Brett Roberts, Jim Runestad, Terry Sabo, Sylvia Santana (Democrat), Jason Sheppard, Samir Singh, Tim Sneller, William Sowerby, Jim Tedder, Lana Theis (Republican), Scott VanSingel, Hank Vaupel, Rob VerHeulen, Roger Victory (Republican), Michael Webber, Mary Whiteford, Robert Wittenberg, Henry Yanez, Adam Zemke, Jason Wentworth, 97, Thomas Albert (Republican), Michele Hoitenga, Tom Barrett, Steven Johnson, Chris Afendoulis, Sue Allor, Joseph Bellino Jr. (Republican), John Bizon, Tommy Brann, Winnie Brinks (Democrat), Wendell Byrd, Julie Calley, Darrin Camilleri (Democrat), Edward Canfield, Stephanie Chang (Democrat), John Chirkun, Cara Clemente, Tom Cochran, Triston Cole, Laura Cox, Kathy Crawford, Scott Dianda, Fred Durhal, Brian Elder, Jim Ellison, Andy Schor, John Kivela, Gregory Alexander (Republican), Curtis S VanderWall (Republican), Helena Scott (Democrat), Cynthia Neeley (Democrat), and Tullio Liberati Jr. (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 50?: This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 28, 2017. It now moves to the second chamber.
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Identifier: HR 50
Jurisdiction: Michigan
Session: 2017-2018 Regular Session
Type: Resolution
Introduced: March 28, 2017
Status: Passed House
Prime sponsor: Pam Faris

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