Senate Concurrent Resolution 7
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 2, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Concurrent Resolution
Concurrent Resolution
A form of legislative measure used for the regulation of business within both chambers of Congress, not for proposing changes in law. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Con.Res. or S.Con.Res. Joint resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
7
Congress
115
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that the tax exemption of fraternal benefit societies continues to generate significant returns to the United States and that the work of such societies should continue to be promoted.
March 2, 2017
03/02/2017
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1583-1584)
03/02/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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