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15_H025
on Jan 6, 2015
Bill Sponsorship: H.R.25 & S.155
Source: FairTax Act sponsored by 6 Senators and 64 Reps
Congressional Summary: This bill imposes a national sales tax in lieu of the current income and corporate income tax, employment taxes, and estate and gift taxes. The rate of the sales tax will be 23% in 2017, with adjustments in subsequent years. U.S. residents receive a monthly sales tax rebate (Family Consumption Allowance) based upon family size and poverty guidelines. No funding is allowed for the operations of the Internal Revenue Service after FY2019. Finally, the FairTax terminates if the 16th Amendment to the Constitution (authorizing an income tax) is not repealed within 7 years. Supporters reasons for voting YEA: Rep. MORAN: I am all on board on tax reform, but the best solution is not tinkering with the current system; it is an overhaul of the current Tax Code. The FairTax, in my view, brings two goals front and center: to pass on to the next generation of Americans the freedoms and liberties guaranteed by our Constitution, and the
opportunity for every American to live the American dream. Opponents reasons for voting NAY: (by FairTaxWarrior.com): Criticisms from The Left- The FairTax rate is really 30%, not the 23% proponents say.
- It's an additional national sales tax.
- It's really just a windfall tax cut for the rich.
- A sales tax is regressive, and punishes the poor unfairly.
- It's just a scheme to let corporations escape paying taxes.
Criticisms from The Right:- The FairTax does nothing to cut government spending.
- The 23% rate is too high.
- It 's the largest welfare increase in history [via the Family Consumption Allowance]
General criticisms- The FairTax will negatively impact the housing market [by removing the mortgage deduction].
- Black market activity will increase.
- The IRS won't really be abolished.
- The Flat (Income) Tax is a better option.
- It will be a nightmare to transition to The FairTax from an Income Tax.
Also see Senate bill S.155 and 2009 version.Updated with H.R.25 - FairTax Act of 2017
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 11.
Question 11: Higher taxes on the wealthy
Scores: -2=Strongly oppose; -1=Oppose; 0=neutral; 1=Support; 2=Strongly support.
- Topic: Tax Reform
- Headline: Replace income tax and IRS with FairTax
(Score: -2)
- Headline 2: Replace income tax and IRS with FairTax
(Score: -2)
- Key for participation codes:
- Sponsorships: p=sponsored; o=co-sponsored; s=signed
- Memberships: c=chair; m=member; e=endorsed; f=profiled; s=scored
- Resolutions: i=introduced; w=wrote; a=adopted
- Cases: w=wrote; j=joined; d=dissented; c=concurred
- Surveys: '+' supports; '-' opposes.
Democrats
participating in 15_H025 |
Republicans
participating in 15_H025 |
| Jim Banks |
s1o | Indiana Republican | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Gus Bilirakis |
s1o | Florida Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Rob Bishop |
s1o | Utah Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Kevin Brady |
s1o | Texas Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Dave Brat |
s1o | Virginia Republican House Member | Jan 6, 2015
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| Jim Bridenstine |
s1o | Oklahoma Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Mo Brooks |
s1o | Alabama Republican | Jan 12, 2015
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| Buddy Carter |
s1o | Georgia Republican House Member | Jan 3, 2017 |
| John Carter |
s1o | Texas Republican | Jan 12, 2015
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| Steve Chabot |
s1o | Ohio Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Doug Collins |
s1o | Georgia Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Mike Conaway |
s1o | Texas Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Ander Crenshaw |
s1o | Florida Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| John Culberson |
s1o | Texas Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Warren Davidson |
s1o | Ohio Republican | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Ron DeSantis |
s1o | FL Republican candidate for governor | Jan 6, 2015
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| Scott DesJarlais |
s1o | Tennessee Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Jeff Duncan |
s1o | South Carolina Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Tom Emmer |
s1o | Minnesota Republican House Member | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Blake Farenthold |
s1o | Texas Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Drew Ferguson |
s1o | Georgia Republican | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Bill Flores |
s1o | Texas Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Virginia Foxx |
s1o | North Carolina Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Trent Franks |
s1o | Arizona Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Matt Gaetz |
s1o | Florida Republican | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Kay Granger |
s1o | Texas Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Tom Graves |
s1o | Georgia Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Andy Harris |
s1o | Maryland Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Jeb Hensarling |
s1o | Texas Republican | Feb 11, 2015
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| Jody Hice |
s1o | Georgia Republican House Member | Jan 6, 2015
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| Tim Huelskamp |
s1o | Kansas Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Lynn Jenkins |
s1o | Kansas Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Steve King |
s1o | Iowa Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| John Kline |
s1o | Minnesota Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Billy Long |
s1o | Missouri Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Barry Loudermilk |
s1o | Georgia Republican House Member | Jan 6, 2015
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| Kenny Marchant |
s1o | Texas Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Thomas Massie |
s1o | Kentucky Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Michael McCaul |
s1o | Texas Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Tom McClintock |
s1o | CA03 Former Republican Challenger (2003) | Jan 6, 2015
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| Mark Meadows |
s1o | North Carolina Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| John Mica |
s1o | Florida Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Jeff Miller |
s1o | Florida Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Markwayne Mullin |
s1o | Oklahoma Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Randy Neugebauer |
s1o | Texas Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Pete Olson |
s1o | Texas Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Gary Palmer |
s1o | Alabama Republican House Member | Feb 27, 2015
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| Steve Pearce |
s1o | New Mexico Republican | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Ted Poe |
s1o | Texas Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Mike Pompeo |
s1o | Kansas Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Bill Posey |
s1o | Florida Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| John Ratcliffe |
s1o | Texas Republican House Member | Mar 18, 2015
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| Scott Rigell |
s1o | Virginia Republican | Jan 20, 2015
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| Phil Roe |
s1o | Tennessee Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Dennis Ross |
s1o | Florida Republican | Feb 4, 2015
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| Steve Russell |
s1o | Oklahoma Republican House Member | Jan 28, 2015
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| Matt Salmon |
s1o | Arizona Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Mark Sanford |
s1o | SC Former Republican Governor (2002-2010) | Jan 12, 2015
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| Marlin Stutzman |
s1o | IN Republican Senate candidate | Jan 6, 2015
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| Mac Thornberry |
s1o | Texas Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Tim Walberg |
s1o | Michigan Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Lynn Westmoreland |
s1o | Georgia Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Rob Wittman |
s1o | VA Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate | Jan 6, 2015
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| Rob Woodall |
s2p | Georgia Republican | |
| Kevin Yoder |
s1o | Kansas Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Ted Yoho |
s1o | Florida Republican | Jan 6, 2015
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| Don Young |
s1o | Alaska Republican | Jan 12, 2015
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Independents
participating in 15_H025 |
| Darrell Issa |
s1o | CA03 Former Initiator of Gubernatorial Recall (2003) | Jan 7, 2015
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| Tom Price |
s1o | GA Health and Human Services | Jan 6, 2015
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Total recorded by OnTheIssues:
Democrats:
0
Republicans:
67
Independents:
2 |
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