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H.R. 1371 96th Congress House

A bill to establish a task force to study and evaluate the taxation of real property by State and local governments, the effects of such taxation on certain taxpayers, and the feasibility of Federal…

Official title: A bill to establish a task force to study and evaluate the taxation of real property by State and local governments, the effects of such taxation on certain ta… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to establish a task force to study and evaluate the taxation of real property by State and local governments, the effects of such taxation on certain taxpayers, and the feasibility of Federal taxation and other policies designed to reduce the dependence of State and local governments on such taxation.

Introduced: January 24, 1979 See on congress.gov
Taxation Advisory bodiesFederal advisory bodiesIntergovernmental tax relationsLocal and Municipal Government
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This bill died when the 96th Congress ended
It never became law before the 96th Congress (1979–1980) 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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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 24, 1979
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Jan 24, 1979
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 24, 1979
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 24, 1979

Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Establishes a Task Force on the Taxation of Real Property by State and local Governments to study and evaluate such taxation, its effects on middle and fixed income taxpayers, and the feasibility of using Federal taxation and other policies to reduce the dependence of State and local governments on such taxation.

Sets forth the membership composition and powers of the Task Force. Requires the Task Force to submit a final report to the President within one year. Terminates the Task Force 90 days after submission of such report.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1371: A bill to establish a task force to study and evaluate the taxation of real property by State and local governments, the effects of such taxation on certain taxpayers, and the feasibility of Federal taxation and other policies designed to reduce the dependence of State and local governments on such taxation.. 96th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-1371/
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"H.R. 1371: A bill to establish a task force to study and evaluate the taxation of real property by State and local governments, the effects of such taxation on certain taxpayers, and the feasibility of Federal taxation and other policies designed to reduce the dependence of State and local governments on such taxation.." 96th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-1371/.
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H.R. 1371, 96th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-1371/.
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[H.R. 1371: A bill to establish a task force to study and evaluate the taxation of real property by State and local governments, the effects of such taxation on certain taxpayers, and the feasibility of Federal taxation and other policies designed to reduce the dependence of State and local governments on such taxation.](https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-1371/)
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