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S 1620 113th Congress Senate

Tax Transparency Act of 2013

Official title: A bill to prohibit the consideration of any bill by Congress unless a statement on tax transparency is provided in the bill.

Introduced: October 30, 2013 Introduced by: Cornyn, John Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
Taxation General taxation mattersIncome tax ratesLegislative rules and procedure
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It never became law before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) 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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Oct 30, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7678)
Oct 30, 2013
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 Latest action October 30, 2013

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7678)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Tax Transparency Act of 2013 - 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 House of Congress. Sets forth procedures for consideration of such a point of order.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3417 Identical bill Tax Transparency Act of 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1620: Tax Transparency Act of 2013. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-S-1620/
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"S. 1620: Tax Transparency Act of 2013." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-S-1620/.
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S. 1620, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-S-1620/.
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