S. 251 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Transportation Tax Equity and Fairness Act
S. 251 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jan 30, 2003, sponsored by Trent Lott with 15 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
- Jan 30, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Transportation Tax Equity and Fairness Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the special fuel excise tax on railroads and inland waterway transportation. Subjects diesel fuel used in trains to the additional tax for the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Trent Lott (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 30, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jan 30, 2003)
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- H.R. 8: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2003
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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