H.R. 5552 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Firearms Excise Tax Improvement Act of 2010
H.R. 5552 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jun 17, 2010, sponsored by Ron Kind with 87 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 17, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 87
- Policy area
- Taxation
- Public law
- Public Law 111-237
What it does
Firearms Excise Tax Improvement Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require: (1) excise taxes on recreational equipment to be due and payable on the date for filing the return for such taxes (i.e., quarterly); and (2) the Secretary of the Treasury to assess and collect, in the same manner as delinquent taxes are assessed and collected, mandatory orders of restitution for victims of crime.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ron Kind (D-WI). Co-sponsors: 57 Democrats, 30 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 17, 2010
- Passed the HouseJun 29, 2010
- Passed the SenateAug 5, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentAug 10, 2010
- Became lawAug 16, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-237. (Aug 16, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jun 29, 2010 · Passed412–6
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Firearms Excise Tax Improvement ActHouse · Jun 29, 2010
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