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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1028

Wealth Inequality: Proposed Limits on Billionaire Influence

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must act urgently to end the political and economic dominance of billionaire oligarchs, halt the corporate subsidies and tax advantages that fortify their power, and reinvest in the needs of the American people to defend democracy from authoritarianism.

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Key Points

  • This proposal argues that a small group of billionaires and large corporations have too much control over the government. It claims this system leads to higher costs for housing and healthcare while keeping wages low for most workers.
  • The resolution highlights that industries like oil, gas, and big tech spent hundreds of millions of dollars on political campaigns. In return, it claims they received billions in tax breaks and government contracts while being allowed to ignore environmental and labor rules.
  • It calls for the government to stop giving taxpayer-funded contracts to companies that break laws. It suggests this money should instead be spent on public needs like clean energy, infrastructure, and programs that help regular families.
  • The plan suggests major tax changes, including a new wealth tax for the richest Americans and higher taxes for large corporations. This money would be used for universal healthcare, affordable housing, and debt-free education.
  • The resolution also recommends breaking up large monopolies in the tech and media industries. It suggests that important technologies like artificial intelligence and space exploration should be managed by public officials rather than private billionaires.
  • Finally, it supports making it easier for workers to join unions and changing how elections are paid for to limit the influence of big donors. It also suggests reforming the Supreme Court to ensure it protects the rights of citizens over corporate interests.

Milestones

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Jan 30, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jan 30, 2026

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must act urgently to end the political and economic dominance of billionaire oligarchs, halt the corporate subsidies and tax advantages that fortify their power, and reinvest in the needs of the American people to defend democracy from authoritarianism.

Bill NumberHRES 1028
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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