United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

S 1934 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal certain communications taxes, and for other purposes.

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the excise tax on communication services (i.e., local telephone service, toll telephone service, and teletypewriter exchange service). Amends the Internet Tax Freedom Act to make permanent the moratorium on state and local taxation of Internet access and on multiple or discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce. Prohibits states, local governments, and private owners of airports from imposing any tax, fee, or other charge on amounts charged or retained for facilitating the booking of air transportation, hotel accommodations, car rental or other travel-related services.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1934 do?
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the excise tax on communication services (i.e., local telephone service, toll telephone service, and teletypewriter exchange service). Amends the Internet Tax Freedom Act to make permanent the moratorium on state and local taxation of Internet access and on multiple or discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce. Prohibits states, local governments, and private owners of airports from imposing any tax, fee, or other charge on amounts charged or retained for facilitating the booking of air transportation, hotel accommodations, car rental or other travel-related services.
Who sponsors S 1934?
S 1934 is sponsored by Dean Heller (R).
What is the current status of S 1934?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 1934?
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