Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, assist low-income taxpayers, and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Official summary

Version 79 · Reported to House without amendment · Apr 14, 2008

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5719 (Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008).

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13] · D–OH

Committees

Rules Committee

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Legislative record

Actions

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Apr 15, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 15, 2008
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 195 (Roll no. 187).
House roll call 187 · Individual votes
Apr 15, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 195 (Roll no. 187).
House roll call 187 · Individual votes
Apr 15, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1102.
Apr 15, 2008
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2299-2306; text of measure as reported in House: CR H2299)
Apr 14, 2008
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 203.
Apr 14, 2008
All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.
Apr 14, 2008
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-585, by Ms. Sutton.
Apr 14, 2008
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-585, by Ms. Sutton.
Apr 14, 2008
Introduced in House

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Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HR 5719 · Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008

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Analyze H.Res.1102 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.1102, 110th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, assist low-income taxpayers, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1102

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2008-04-15.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres1102/BILLS-110hres1102eh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.1102 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.1102, 110th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, assist low-income taxpayers, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1102

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2008-04-15.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres1102/BILLS-110hres1102eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:24:57Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.1102 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.1102, 110th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, assist low-income taxpayers, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1102

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2008-04-15.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres1102/BILLS-110hres1102eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:24:57Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.1102 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.1102, 110th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, assist low-income taxpayers, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1102

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2008-04-15.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres1102/BILLS-110hres1102eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:24:57Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.1102 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.