S 2799 · 93th Congress · Energy

A bill to impose an excess profits tax on energy companies, create an incentive for certain energy investments.

Introduced 1973-12-12· Sponsored by Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.(1973-12-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Imposes an energy emergency tax on the taxable income of every energy corporation for each taxable year ending after December 31, 1972. Provides that such tax shall not apply to foreign corporations and new corporations. Defines terms used in this Act, including "energy corporation." Permits a surcharge exemption and adjustments to such exemption in specified cases.…

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