Bill

Bill > HR4711


US HR4711

US HR4711
No Tax Breaks for Drug Ads Act


summary

Introduced
10/17/2019
In Committee
10/17/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny any deduction for advertising prescription drugs. This bill denies a tax deduction for the costs of advertising prescription drugs.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "No Tax Breaks for Drug Ads Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to deny any tax deduction for the costs of advertising prescription drugs. Specifically, the bill prohibits companies from deducting expenses related to advertisements primarily intended to promote the sale or use of prescription drugs, including travel expenses, entertainment costs, gifts, and other promotional expenses. The bill also grants the Secretary of the Treasury the authority to issue regulations to carry out the purpose of this legislation, which will apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 10/17/2019)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...