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H.R.5279: SWEET Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 30, 2014
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2014
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Act of 2014 or the SWEET Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose an excise tax on the sale or transfer of any specified sugar-sweetened beverage product by the manufacturer, producer, or importer thereof. Establishes the rate of such tax as 1cent per 4.2 grams of caloric sweetener contained in such product. Transfers revenues from such tax to the Prevention and Public Health Fund for the sole purpose of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Aug. 1, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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July 30, 2014 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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July 30, 2014 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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July 30, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) |