HR 9597 · 95th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

A bill to amend the tax laws of the United states to encourage the preservation of independent local newspapers.

Introduced 1977-10-17· Sponsored by Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1977-10-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Internal Revenue Code to promote the survival of independent newspapers by providing for the establishment of tax exempt trusts for paying estate taxes on such papers, and by postponing the payment of estate taxes on such papers.…

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