HR 951 · 99th Congress · Taxation

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to increase the tax on cigarettes to 40 cents per pack.

Introduced 1985-02-06· Sponsored by Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23]· 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: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1985-02-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the excise tax on small cigarettes from $8 to $20 per thousand. Increases the excise tax on large cigarettes from $16.80 to $42 per thousand. Repeals the FY 1985 termination date for increases in the excise tax on cigarettes.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (12)

11 Democrats1 Republican