H.R. 1687 — Poverty Trap Study Act of 2001

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Poverty Trap Study Act of 2001 - Establishes the National Commission on Marginal Tax Rates for the Working Poor to: (1) determine the total effective marginal rate of tax from all taxes and benefit program phaseouts that persons are subject to at all earnings levels between $7,000 and $30,000 per year for at least five States, including Wisconsin and California; and (2) report to Congress. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates the Commission 30 days after the submission of its report.

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2001-05-02
Introduced in House
2001-05-02
Introduced in House
2001-05-02
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1744)
2001-05-02
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Poverty Trap Study Act of 2001

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