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‘Non-Binding and Informal’ — House of Reps Dismisses Minority Caucus Report on Tax Reform Laws

The House of Representatives has rejected a report submitted by the Minority Caucus on the ongoing tax reform bills, describing it as “non-binding and informal.” During plenary, lawmakers stressed that only reports adopted through constitutionally recognized legislative procedures can influence parliamentary decisions.

The House leadership clarified that while caucuses are free to deliberate and make internal recommendations, such submissions do not carry legislative authority unless formally presented through committees or approved motions. Members urged stakeholders to channel inputs through proper legislative frameworks to ensure transparency, legality, and broader consensus.

The development comes amid heightened public interest in the proposed tax reforms, which aim to streamline revenue collection, improve fiscal discipline, and expand the tax base. Lawmakers reiterated their commitment to subjecting the bills to thorough debate and public hearings before final passage.