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Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission Act of 1997

Introduced: January 28, 1997 See on congress.gov
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 9, 1997
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 209.
Oct 9, 1997
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Thompson with amendments and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 105-107. Additional views filed.
May 22, 1997
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Feb 13, 1997
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-209.
Jan 28, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Jan 28, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S729-730)
Jan 28, 1997
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission Act of 1997 - Defines the term "inequitable Federal subsidy." Establishes an independent Corporate Reform Commission to: (1) examine the programs and tax laws of the Federal Government and identify those that provide inequitable Federal subsidies; (2) review inequitable Federal subsidies; and (3) submit a report to the President and the Congress in order to ensure fairness and equity in the operation and application of such existing programs or tax laws. Directs the Commission to limit its recommendations to the termination or reform of payments, benefits, services, or tax advantages, rather than the termination of Federal agencies and departments. Authorizes the Comptroller General of the United States to provide assistance, including the detailing of employees, to the Commission in accordance with an agreement entered into with the Commission. Requires the Commission and the Comptroller General to consult with certain congressional committees before entering into such agreement. Authorizes appropriations to the Commission and the Comptroller General. Terminates the Commission on September 1, 1999.

Sets forth procedures for Federal departments and agencies, the Commission, and the President for making recommendations to terminate inequitable Federal subsidies. Provides a special review requirement for international trade programs. Sets forth requirements for Commission reports and for congressional consideration of any subsequent presidential recommendations.

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 209.

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