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H.R.7640: Local Journalism Sustainability Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 16, 2020
- Latest Major Action July 16, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
78 (58 Democrats, 20 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 16, 2020
Bill Summary
Local Journalism Sustainability Act This bill allows individual and business taxpayers certain tax credits for the support of local newspapers and media. Specifically, individual taxpayers may claim an income tax credit up to $250 for a local newspaper subscription. The bill also allows local newspaper employers a payroll tax credit for wages paid to an employee for service as a journalist and certain small businesses a tax credit for local...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 16, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| July 16, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Ann Kirkpatrick (D-Ariz.) |