Missouri Senate Bill SCR26

Missouri 2022 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/12/22
• Refer: 1/13/22

Caption

Urges the U.S. Congress to enact the proposed Economic Democracy Act as a national just free market policy

Impact

If enacted, the Economic Democracy Act would modify various elements of the Federal Reserve Act and the tax system, aiming to eradicate financial inequality. It seeks to create a framework that supports broad-based ownership of new capital through reforms in monetary policy and taxation. These changes would include eliminating the payroll tax and reworking income tax structures to incentivize equitable wealth distribution. Proponents believe that this act could foster sustained economic growth and opportunity for all citizens.

Summary

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 26 (SCR26) urges the U.S. Congress to enact the proposed Economic Democracy Act to promote a 'just free market' policy designed to achieve widespread capital ownership and economic self-sufficiency as fundamental rights of citizenship. The resolution outlines significant economic issues facing the United States, including the widening gap between the wealthy and the less affluent, high federal deficits, and under-utilization of human talent. It proposes a shift in policies to encourage productive investment over speculative credit.

Contention

The proposed bill could face contention given its ambitious agenda to reshape existing financial systems. Critics may argue that altering the Federal Reserve's approach to monetizing government debt and transforming tax policy could lead to economic instability or unintended consequences. Moreover, the notion of requiring wealthier individuals to distribute their estates more evenly raises ethical and practical questions regarding property rights and personal freedom. The resolution reflects a broader ideological divide on how to tackle systemic economic disparities.