H.R. 6000 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Gas Price Spike Act of 2008
H.R. 6000 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on May 8, 2008, sponsored by Dennis J. Kucinich with 66 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 8, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 66
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Gas Price Spike Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a windfall profit tax on crude oil, natural gas, or products of crude oil or natural gas. Defines "windfall profit" as so much of the profit on a sale of crude oil, natural gas, or related products as exceeds a reasonable profit. Establishes the Reasonable Profits Board to determine levels of reasonable profit from the sale of such products.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH). Co-sponsors: 66 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 8, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (May 9, 2008)
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