Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the Federal Government from using the power of taxation to compel someone to engage in commercial activity.

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Bill Number

HJRES 27

Introduced

Feb 13, 2013

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.

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Constitution and constitutional amendments Health care costs and insurance Health care coverage and access Tax administration and collection, taxpayers Taxation

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Denies Congress the power to lay and collect taxes: (1) to compel any person or persons to engage in commercial activity, or (2) from any person or persons for a failure to engage in any form of commercial activity.

Actions

Feb 28, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
Feb 13, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 13, 2013

Introduced in House

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