H.J.Res. 114 (112th): Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to construing provisions of law as having been enacted pursuant to the power of Congress to lay and collect taxes.

Introduced:
Jun 29, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Ben Quayle [R-AZ3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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6/29/2012--Introduced.
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits any provision of law from being construed as having been made in execution of the power of Congress to lay and collect taxes unless such provision is explicitly designated by Congress as a tax.

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