I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1040 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2017 Mr. Burgess (for himself and Mr. Farenthold ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Rules , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide taxpayers a flat tax alternative to the current income tax system.