HR-8448 : Still Just a Bill

This bill prohibits signatures of certain government officials, including the President, Vice-President, and cabinet officials, on 2020 recovery rebate checks issued to a taxpayer. A recovery rebate is a stimulus payment made to individual taxpayers to compensate them for losses due to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-09-30IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
2020-09-30IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
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Policy Area :

Taxation
See Subjects
  • Bank accounts, deposits, capital
  • Income tax credits
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Related Bills

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