HR281 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Thomas JacksonRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

President Trump, urged to release his tax returns to the United States Congress and American public

Summary

An Alabama House resolution urging President Trump to release his tax returns to Congress and the American public, and asking a congressional committee to review and vote on releasing them.

What This Bill Does

The resolution states that presidential tax returns have been disclosed in the past and argues they help assess qualifications and potential conflicts. It requests that the President's tax returns for 2006-2016 be released to the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee for review in a closed executive session under IRC 6103, and it asks the Committee to vote on releasing them to the full House and the public. It expresses support for government transparency and directs that copies be sent to key congressional bodies and the President.

Who It Affects

• President Donald J. Trump — targeted by the request to release his tax returns (for 2006-2016) to Congress and the public.
• The American public — would gain access to the President's tax information if released, reflecting a push for transparency.

Key Provisions

• Requires release of the President's tax returns for 2006-2016 to the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee for review in a closed executive session under Section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code.
• Requests that the Ways and Means Committee vote on releasing the information to the full House and to the American public, and directs copies of the resolution to the Alabama delegation, the Ways and Means Committee, the Joint Tax Committee, and the President.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative