FEDERALhearing transcript

Summary of House Subcommittee Hearing on Tax Reform Proposals

Original title: FUNDAMENTAL TAX REFORM PROPOSALS

January 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing served as a formal platform for debating fundamental changes to the U.S. tax code, which directly impacts how all taxpayers, businesses, and organizations calculate and pay federal taxes.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Taxpayers

Any changes to the federal tax code resulting from these discussions would alter the tax obligations or credits for individual and corporate taxpayers.

Industry Associations

Groups like the National Retail Federation and the American Council of Life Insurers submitted testimony to influence how tax policy affects their specific sectors.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

This document is the official record of a March 22, 2016, hearing held by the House to discuss potential changes to the federal tax system. The hearing featured testimony from three members of Congress and included dozens of written submissions from various advocacy groups, industry associations, and private citizens.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on March 22, 2016, under the 114th Congress.
The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Tax Policy, part of the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Three members of Congress (Michael C. Burgess, Devin Nunes, and Robert Woodall) provided oral testimony.
The record includes over 40 written submissions from organizations, industry groups, and individuals regarding tax reform.
The hearing was published as Serial No. 114-TP05 by the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Why It Matters

The hearing served as a formal platform for debating fundamental changes to the U.S. tax code, which directly impacts how all taxpayers, businesses, and organizations calculate and pay federal taxes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to discuss and gather input on proposals for fundamental reform of the federal tax system.

Who testified at the hearing?

The witnesses were U.S. Representatives Michael C. Burgess, Devin Nunes, and Robert Woodall.

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Discoveries

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Broad Stakeholder Engagement

The hearing record includes a wide variety of non-governmental submissions, indicating a high level of interest from diverse industry and advocacy groups in 2016 tax reform efforts.

National Retail Federation American Council of Life Insurers Credit Union National Association

Connected Entities

personCharles W. Boustany, Jr.“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Tax Policy.”Map →

personMichael C. Burgess“U.S. Representative from Texas who provided testimony.”Map →

organizationSubcommittee on Tax Policy“The body within the House Ways and Means Committee that held the hearing.”Map →

personRobert Woodall“U.S. Representative from Georgia who provided testimony.”Map →

personKevin Brady“Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means.”Map →

personDevin Nunes“U.S. Representative from California who provided testimony.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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Controversy40
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