H.R. 1305 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level.
H.R. 1305 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 18, 2003, sponsored by Phil English with 194 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 18, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 194
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce from $18 to $9 (its pre-1991 level) the per-barrel tax on beer.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Phil English (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 51 Democrats, 143 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 18, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Mar 18, 2003)
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