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- H.R.1449
H.R.1449: Billboard Fair Share Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced April 24, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 8, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Billboard Fair Share Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a tax equal to 15 percent of the gross income received by any person from the lease of any taxable outdoor display advertising. Establishes the Outdoor Advertising Program Trust Fund into which are appropriated the revenues received from such tax. Provides that amounts from such Fund shall be used to fund surface transportation programs.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
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| April 24, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by John Lewis (D-Ga.) |