HR 3849 · 105th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications
Internet Tax Freedom Act
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1288)(1998-07-14)
Plain Language Summary
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Internet Tax Freedom Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 (the Act) to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or any State commission from having regulatory authority or jurisdiction with respect to charges paid by subscribers for Internet access or online services (IAOs). Preserves FCC authority and the State commission's authority to: (1) implement the Telecommunications Act of 1996 or the amendments made by such Act; and (2) regulate common carriers that offer IAOs in conjunction with the provision of any telephone toll, telephone exchange, or exchange access services as such terms are defined in title I of the Act. (Sec. 3) Exempts IAOs providers from Federal regulatory fees. Requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to determine whether any direct or indirect Federal regulatory fees, other than the fees identified under the Act, are imposed on IAOs providers, and if so, make recommendations to the Congress regarding whether such fees should be modified or eliminated. (Sec. 4) Requires the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with appropriate congressional committees, to examine: (1) barriers imposed in foreign markets on U.S…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 3849, Internet Tax Freedom Act
May 22, 1998Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Commerce on May 14, 1998
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 3849, Internet Tax Freedom Act
May 22, 1998Mandates statement for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Commerce on May 14, 1998
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 3849, Internet Tax Freedom Act
Jun 19, 1998Cost estimate for the bill as reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on June 19, 1998
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (4)
4 Republicans