H.R. 3940 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Local Journalism Sustainability Act
H.R. 3940 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jun 16, 2021, sponsored by Ann Kirkpatrick with 77 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 16, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 77
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Local Journalism Sustainability Act This bill allows individual and business taxpayers 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: 62 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 16, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jun 16, 2021)
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- H.R. 894: No Tax Breaks for Sanctuary Cities Act
- H.R. 1219: ABLE Age Adjustment Act
- H.R. 1346: Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021
- H.R. 1381: Main Street Tax Certainty Act
- H.R. 1712: Death Tax Repeal Act
- S. 1777: Don't Weaponize the IRS Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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