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- H.R.5793
H.R.5793: Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced April 15, 2008
- Latest Major Action April 28, 2008
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
142 (55 Democrats, 88 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008 - Prohibits states or local governments from imposing any new discriminatory tax on mobile services, mobile service providers, or mobile service property for five years after the enactment of this Act. Defines "new discriminatory tax" as a tax imposed on mobile services, providers, or property that is not generally imposed on other types of services or property, or that is generally imposed at a lower rate.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
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| April 15, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) |