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SD HCR6009

SD HCR6009
Urging Congress to repeal the estate tax.


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Introduced
01/29/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Congress to repeal the estate tax.

AI Summary

This concurrent resolution urges Congress to repeal the estate tax, which is a tax on the assets a person leaves behind at death, often after those assets have already been taxed. The resolution highlights that this tax can be particularly burdensome for farm and ranch families, as their wealth is often tied up in land and equipment rather than readily available cash, sometimes forcing them to sell their businesses to pay the tax. It also argues that eliminating the estate tax could stimulate economic growth and job creation, ultimately leading to more societal wealth and government revenue. The resolution specifically mentions Senator John Thune's sponsorship of a bill to eliminate this tax.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Taxation Tabled, Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0. H.J. 7 (on 02/10/2026)

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