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S.194: Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2013
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 31, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 4, 2013
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to tax pipe tobacco, smokeless tobacco products, and large cigars at the same level as cigarettes. Revises the definition of "tobacco products" to include any other product containing tobacco that is intended or expected to be consumed. Makes smokeless tobacco products sold in discrete single-use units subject to an excise tax of $50.33 per thousand.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 31, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S440-441)
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Jan. 31, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |