H Res. 78: Representation Without Taxation
That's right, this rule change allows non-members of the House of Representatives to vote in favor of raising your federal income tax, even though their constituents (excluding DC) don't pay it. (While Puerto Ricans usually aren't subject to the federal income tax, they do pay payroll taxes.)
The non-members are Guam, American Samoa, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.
What should really worry you is that, of the five, only Puerto Rico doesn't lean socialist Democrat.
Link: House Roll Call Votes















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