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NJ SCR87
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress and the President to prohibit awarding federal contracts to "inverted domestic corporations" — companies that were previously incorporated or partnered in the U.S. but have reincorporated in foreign countries to reduce tax obligations
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Addresses corporate tax inversions where U.S. companies relocate legal addresses to countries with lower corporate tax rates (citing Ireland's 12.5% rate versus the U.S. combined state and local rate of approximately 26%)
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References pending federal legislation that would bar executive agencies, including the Department of Defense, from contracting with inverted corporations or their subsidiaries unless a national security waiver is granted
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Directs copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the President, Vice President, congressional leadership, and all New Jersey members of Congress
Legislative Description
Urges Congress and President to enact legislation which prohibits awarding federal contracts to inverted domestic corporations.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
2/8/2024