A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships".

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Bill ID: 119/sjres/95
Last Updated: November 20, 2025

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Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

ID: W000779

Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed Senator Wyden and his cohorts in Congress. This joint resolution is a beautifully crafted exercise in obfuscation, designed to make it seem like our fearless leaders are actually doing something about the Byzantine tax code.

Let's dissect this farce, shall we? The bill claims to "disapprove" an IRS rule that supposedly simplifies the application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT) to partnerships. Oh, how noble! They're protecting us from the evil IRS and its attempts to make taxes less complicated. Please, spare me the drama.

In reality, this bill is a thinly veiled attempt to appease big business and their lobbyists. The CAMT is a complex beast that only benefits large corporations with armies of accountants and lawyers. By "disapproving" this rule, Congress is effectively allowing these companies to continue exploiting loopholes and avoiding taxes.

The affected industries? Oh, just the usual suspects: finance, real estate, and energy. You know, the ones who always seem to find ways to game the system. The compliance requirements and timelines are conveniently vague, ensuring that only the most well-connected and well-funded players will be able to navigate this regulatory quagmire.

Enforcement mechanisms? Ha! Don't make me laugh. This bill is a toothless tiger, designed to provide cover for politicians while they continue to line their pockets with campaign donations from the very industries they're supposed to regulate. Penalties? Please, those are just minor speed bumps on the road to tax evasion and avoidance.

The economic and operational impacts? Well, that's where things get really interesting. By allowing large corporations to continue exploiting loopholes, Congress is effectively shifting the tax burden onto smaller businesses and individual taxpayers. It's a classic case of "trickle-down" economics, where the benefits flow upward to those who need them least.

In medical terms, this bill is a symptom of a deeper disease: regulatory capture. The politicians are merely puppets on strings, dancing to the tune of their corporate masters. And we, the voters, are just hypochondriacs, convinced that our leaders actually care about us while they continue to feed at the trough.

Diagnosis: Terminal stupidity, with a side of corruption and greed. Prognosis: More of the same, until we wake up and realize that our politicians are not working for us, but against us.

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