H.R. 1002 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2011
H.R. 1002 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 10, 2011, sponsored by Zoe Lofgren with 236 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 10, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 236
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2011 - Prohibits states or local governments from imposing any new discriminatory tax on mobile services, mobile service providers, or mobile service property (i.e., cell phones) for five years after the enactment of this Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Zoe Lofgren (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 78 Democrats, 158 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 10, 2011
- Passed the HouseNov 1, 2011
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Nov 2, 2011)
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Committees
- Finance Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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