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HR 889 105th Congress House

District of Columbia Tax Revenue Nondiscrimination Act of 1997

Official title: To repeal various Congressionally imposed tax exemptions provided to entities in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 27, 1997 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 5, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on District of Columbia.
Feb 27, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
Feb 27, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E353)
Feb 27, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 5, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on District of Columbia.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

District of Columbia Tax Revenue Nondiscrimination Act of 1997 - Repeals various District of Columbia Code property tax exemptions for specified organizations located in the District of Columbia.

Amends specified Federal laws to permit the District of Columbia Government to tax: (1) the Federal National Mortgage Association (FANNIE MAE); (2) the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FREDDIE MAC); and (3) the Student Loan Marketing Association (SALLIE MAE).

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 889: District of Columbia Tax Revenue Nondiscrimination Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-889/
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