H.R. 235 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act
H.R. 235 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 9, 2015, sponsored by Bob Goodlatte with 191 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 9, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 191
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act Amends the Internet Tax Freedom Act to make permanent the ban on state and local taxation of Internet access and on multiple or discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bob Goodlatte (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 59 Democrats, 132 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 9, 2015
- Passed the HouseJun 9, 2015
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jun 10, 2015)
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Committees
- Finance Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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