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What is included in Bernie Sanders make billionaires pay their fair share act?

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The "Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act," introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ro Khanna, proposes a 5% annual wealth tax on individuals in the United States with a net worth exceeding $1 billion. The bill targets approximately 900 to 938 billionaires, aiming to tax their assets above the $1 billion threshold. The legislation is framed as a moral and economic effort to ensure the ultra-wealthy contribute more fairly to the tax system. While the exact projected revenue figures vary slightly among sources, the core elements of the act—a 5% annual tax on wealth above $1 billion—are consistently reported. Despite all sources being non-trusted and lacking independent verification, the uniformity of details across multiple reports supports the claim’s accuracy. No significant contradictory information or conspiracy elements are present.

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