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Wealth tax

“Congress should tax the wealth of ultra-millionaires.”

Where candidates stand on this statement, based only on what they or a cited source have said.

A wealth tax would apply to a person's total assets above a high threshold, not just income. Supporters say it addresses inequality; opponents say it's hard to enforce and may be unconstitutional.

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U.S. Representative, District 7

Pramila JayapalPrefers Democratic PartyStrongly agrees

Leads legislation to establish an ultra-millionaire wealth tax.

“I also lead landmark legislation to make higher education tuitionfree, guarantee housing as a human right, expand workers’ rights, raise the federal minimum wage, implement humane immigration reform, and establish an ultra-millionaire wealth tax.”
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