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IL SR1102
Resolution
Status
Introduced
10/20/2015
Primary Sponsor
Pat McGuire
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AI Summary
- Illinois currently pays more in federal taxes than it receives in federal benefits, creating an imbalance between state tax contributions and federal returns
- The federal government does not currently track how much each state receives in federal funds or measure the imbalance between payments and returns
- Tracking federal fund distribution by state would enable accurate cost-benefit analysis of federal programs and help legislators evaluate federal spending practices
- Senate urges Congress to pass H.R. 787, introduced by U.S. Representative Bill Foster, to establish methodology for comparing taxation and spending data by state
- Illinois congressional delegation will receive copies of this resolution
Legislative Description
URGE CONGRESS - H.R. 787
Last Action
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
7/31/2016
Committee Referrals
Assignments7/31/2016
State Government & Veterans Affairs1/27/2016
Assignments10/20/2015
Full Bill Text
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