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S. 431 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act

S. 431 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 10, 2015, sponsored by John Thune with 50 co-sponsors.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 10, 2015
Co-sponsors
50
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Internet Tax Freedom Forever 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

John Thune (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 39 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 10, 2015
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Feb 10, 2015)

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Capitol Receipts, “S. 431 (114th Congress): Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/114-s-431/internet-tax-freedom-forever-act (accessed 2026-10-16).

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