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Government, Social Justice and Taxation

The Government, Social Justice and Taxation Task Force covers all issues related to good governance, separation of powers, federalism, budgeting, the deficit, administrative law, taxation, inequality, the social safety net, family law, elderly-support policies, and child welfare.

Task Force Leadership 2022-2023

Task Force Priorities

  1. The Task Force will meet soon to publish priorities.

Recent Resolutions

2023-08

Transitioning to a Fair Replacement for the Gas Tax

2022-05

Setting Minimum Requirements for Tax Return Preparers

2022-03

Promoting Food Equity and Nutritional Security in the United States, including extending SNAP to Puerto Rico

2021-20

Contracting Diverse Asset Managers for Public Investments

2021-10

Extend the Supplemental Security Income program to Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa

2021-09

Making State Legislatures More Accessible to America's Diverse Population by Increasing Translation and Interpretation Services in Our State Capitols

2020-02

Adjust federal relief or assistance to account for disproportionate burdens on the urban poor and other high-cost area dwellers

2019-12

Call for States to Apply the Revised Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children

2019-02

Supporting safeguarded automatic carry-overs to prevent Federal government shutdowns

2017-19

Regarding Free Online Tax Preparation and Electronic Filing