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Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Treasury to provide to the House of Representatives the tax returns and other specified financial information of President Donald J. Trump.

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Summary of Bill HRES 186

Bill 115 H.Res. 186, also known as the Resolution of Inquiry, is a piece of legislation that directs the Secretary of the Treasury to provide the House of Representatives with President Donald J. Trump's tax returns and other specified financial information. The purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability within the government by allowing Congress to review the financial records of the President.

The bill specifically requests that the Secretary of the Treasury provide the House of Representatives with any tax returns, financial statements, and other financial information related to President Trump. This information would be used by Congress to better understand the President's financial interests and potential conflicts of interest.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is important for Congress to have access to this information in order to ensure that the President is acting in the best interests of the American people. They believe that transparency in government is essential for maintaining a healthy democracy. Opponents of the bill argue that it is an invasion of the President's privacy and sets a dangerous precedent for future Presidents. They believe that the President's financial information should remain private unless there is evidence of wrongdoing. Overall, Bill 115 H.Res. 186 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the balance between transparency and privacy in government. It will be interesting to see how Congress debates and ultimately votes on this bill.

Current Status of Bill HRES 186

Bill HRES 186 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2017. Bill HRES 186 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on March 9, 2017.  Bill HRES 186's most recent activity was Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 30. as of March 30, 2017

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 186

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
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Total Number of Cosponsors
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Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 186

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

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