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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
113th Congress
Bill Summary
Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act, aims to permanently extend the Internet Tax Freedom Act, which was originally enacted in 1998. The core provision of this bill is to establish a permanent moratorium, meaning a temporary suspension, on states and local governments imposing taxes on internet access. It also prohibits multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce, which refers to the buying and selling of goods and services online. The bill's findings highlight the Internet's crucial role in economic growth, innovation, and providing access to jobs, education, and entrepreneurial opportunities, emphasizing that affordable access is essential for consumers and small businesses alike and should be protected from unfair taxation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (53)
Ron Wyden (D)*,
Kelly Ayotte (R),
Tammy Baldwin (D),
John Barrasso (R),
Mark Begich (D),
Roy Blunt (R),
John Boozman (R),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Richard Burr (R),
Saxby Chambliss (R),
Daniel Coats (R),
Thad Cochran (R),
Chris Coons (D),
Mike Crapo (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Joe Donnelly (D),
Deb Fischer (R),
Jeff Flake (R),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Kay Hagan (D),
Dean Heller (R),
John Hoeven (R),
James Inhofe (R),
Johnny Isakson (R),
Mike Johanns (R),
Ron Johnson (R),
Tim Johnson (D),
Mark Kirk (R),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Mike Lee (R),
Ed Markey (D),
John McCain (R),
Mitch McConnell (R),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Jerry Moran (R),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Patty Murray (D),
Rob Portman (R),
Mark Pryor (D),
Pat Roberts (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Tim Scott (R),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Jon Tester (D),
John Thune (R),
Pat Toomey (R),
Mark Udall (D),
Tom Udall (D),
David Vitter (R),
John Walsh (D),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 08/01/2013)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/1431/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113s1431is/pdf/BILLS-113s1431is.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113s1431is/pdf/BILLS-113s1431is.pdf.pdf |
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