H.R. 618 · 108th Congress
Poverty Trap Study Act of 2003
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Tom Petri
- Introduced
- 2003-02-05
- Latest action
- 2003-02-05 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Summary
Poverty Trap Study Act of 2003 - Establishes the National Commission on Marginal Tax Rates for the Working Poor to: (1) determine the total effective marginal rate of tax from all taxes and benefit program phaseouts that persons are subject to at all earnings levels between $7,000 and $30,000 per year for at least five States, including Wisconsin and California; and (2) report to Congress. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates the Commission 30 days after the submission of its report.