Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore has introduced legislation that would require drug testing for the rich.It's called the Top 1% Accountability Act of 2016.The measure would require taxpayers with itemized deductions of more than $150,000 to submit a clear drug test to the IRS or take a much lower standard deduction when filing their taxes.Moore said the bill is in response to Republican efforts to drug-test those seeking welfare like food stamps.As a former welfare recipient herself, Moore said in a statement, "It is my sincere hope that my bill will help eradicate the stigma associated with poverty."

Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore has introduced legislation that would require drug testing for the rich.

It's called the Top 1% Accountability Act of 2016.



The measure would require taxpayers with itemized deductions of more than $150,000 to submit a clear drug test to the IRS or take a much lower standard deduction when filing their taxes.



Moore said the bill is in response to Republican efforts to drug-test those seeking welfare like food stamps.


As a former welfare recipient herself, Moore said in a statement, "It is my sincere hope that my bill will help eradicate the stigma associated with poverty."



