H.R. 7640 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Local Journalism Sustainability Act
H.R. 7640 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jul 16, 2020, sponsored by Ann Kirkpatrick with 78 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 16, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 78
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Local Journalism Sustainability Act This bill allows individual and business taxpayers certain tax credits for the support of local newspapers and media. Specifically, individual taxpayers may claim an income tax credit up to $250 for a local newspaper subscription.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ann Kirkpatrick (D-AZ). Co-sponsors: 58 Democrats, 20 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 16, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jul 16, 2020)
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- H.R. 4566: Virginia Beach Strong Act
- H.R. 25: FairTax Act of 2019
- H.R. 155: Hearing Protection Act
- S. 203: BRACE Act of 2019
- H.R. 218: Death Tax Repeal Act
- S. 362: Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2019
- S. 460: Employer Participation in Repayment Act of 2019
- H.R. 510: BRACE Act of 2019
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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