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DemocratBill · S.J.Res. 72· Senate(119-SJRES-72)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Estate Tax Closing Letter User Fee Update".

Rep. Whitehouse
Age: 71 years
Rhode Island
Introduced
7/31/2025
Last activity
7/31/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsored by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Cosponsors
None
Taxation
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution addresses a rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service. The rule concerns the "Estate Tax Closing Letter User Fee Update." This resolution seeks to provide congressional disapproval of that specific rule. If passed, the rule shall have no force or effect.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?+5

    The resolution prevents an increase in the costs associated with settling estates.

  • Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?+5

    The resolution blocks a fee update that would increase the cost of managing large estates.

  • Would billionaires be better off under this?+5

    The resolution prevents an increase in the user fees required for estate tax closing letters.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.