H.R. 1521 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009
H.R. 1521 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Mar 16, 2009, sponsored by Zoe Lofgren with 198 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 16, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 198
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 - Prohibits states or local governments from imposing any new discriminatory tax on mobile services, mobile service providers, or mobile service property for five years after the enactment of this Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Zoe Lofgren (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 81 Democrats, 117 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 16, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . (Sep 15, 2010)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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