H.J.Res. 14 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, Jan 9, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryProposes repeal of federal income tax
This is a proposal for a constitutional amendment that would remove the Sixteenth Amendment, which was ratified in 1913. The Sixteenth Amendment is what allows Congress to collect federal income taxes. If this amendment were ratified, Congress would no longer have the constitutional authority to collect income taxes.
How it affects you
This is a proposal only—it would need to be approved by Congress and then ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures to become law. If it did become law, it would fundamentally change how the federal government collects money and could affect federal programs and services that rely on income tax revenue, though the summary doesn't spell out what specific changes would happen.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jan 9, 2025)
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment repealing the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution. The Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1913, specifies that Congress may collect federal income taxes.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH.J.Res. 14
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment.
Sponsor: Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH-8) · Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · Taxation · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 7, 2025: “Message on Senate action sent to the House.”