HR 1054 · 105th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Internet Tax Freedom Act

Introduced 1997-03-13· Sponsored by Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-47]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1288)(1998-07-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Internet Tax Freedom Act - Prohibits a State or local government from imposing, assessing, or attempting to collect any tax or fee on the Internet or interactive computer services (ICs) or on their use. Preserves State and local taxing authority with respect to income, license, and sales taxes. Directs the Secretaries of the Treasury, Commerce, or State to: (1) undertake an examination of U.S. and international taxation of the Internet and ICs, as well as commerce conducted thereon; and (2) jointly submit to the President appropriate policy recommendations concerning such taxation. Directs the President to transmit to the appropriate congressional committees policy recommendations on the taxation of sales and other transactions effected on the Internet or through ICs. Requires all such recommendations to be consistent with policy statements of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to state that the Federal Communications Commission or any equivalent State commission shall have no regulatory authority or jurisdiction with respect to charges paid by subscribers for ICs or information services transmitted through the Internet, except for the require…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 1054, Internet Tax Freedom Act

Mar 25, 1998

Intergovernmental mandates statement for the bill as approved by the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection of the House Committee on Commerce on October 9, 1997

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Cosponsors (20)

6 Democrats14 Republicans