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H.R.296: PRO Sports Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 5, 2017
- Latest Major Action Sept. 26, 2017
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 5, 2017
Bill Summary
Properly Reducing Overexemptions for Sports Act or the PRO Sports Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove professional football leagues from the list of tax-exempt organizations. No organization or entity shall be treated as tax-exempt if it: (1) is a professional sports league, organization, or association, a substantial activity of which is to foster national or international professional sports competitions (including by...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 26, 2017 |
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Gaetz asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as first sponsor of H.R. 296, a bill originally introduced by Representative Chaffetz, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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| Jan. 5, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| Jan. 5, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) |