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 2024-2025
Recent Resolutions
Transitioning to a Fair Replacement for the Gas Tax
Setting Minimum Requirements for Tax Return Preparers
Promoting Food Equity and Nutritional Security in the United States, including extending SNAP to Puerto Rico
Contracting Diverse Asset Managers for Public Investments
Extend the Supplemental Security Income program to Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa
Making State Legislatures More Accessible to America's Diverse Population by Increasing Translation and Interpretation Services in Our State Capitols
Adjust federal relief or assistance to account for disproportionate burdens on the urban poor and other high-cost area dwellers
Call for States to Apply the Revised Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
Supporting safeguarded automatic carry-overs
to prevent Federal government shutdowns
Regarding Free Online Tax Preparation and Electronic Filing