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- H.R.1628
H.R.1628: Trash Reduction Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced April 15, 2011
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Trash Reduction Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require retailers to pay a $0.05 excise tax on each disposable carryout bag provided to a consumer. Defines "disposable carryout bag" to mean a bag of any material, commonly plastic or kraft paper, which is provided to a consumer at the point of sale to carry or cover purchases, merchandise, or items. Exempts reusable bags and certain other bags used for specified purposes from...
(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 Natural Resources, 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 Natural Resources
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
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| April 15, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by James P. Moran (D-Va.) |