To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include fees paid by airline passengers for goods and services offered during the course of a flight as amounts paid for taxable transportation.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires fees paid by airline passengers for goods and services offered during flight Section 4261(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: Any amount paid. It relies on definition changes, tax rate changes, compliance mandates, and product standards. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Transportation, and Civil Rights.
Who Benefits and How
Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens and Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Requires fees paid by airline passengers for goods and services offered during flight Section 4261(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: Any amount paid...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires fees paid by airline passengers for goods and services offered during flight Section 4261(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: Any amount paid.
Key Policy Areas
Native American Tribes, Transportation, Civil Rights
Primary Purpose
The bill requires fees paid by airline passengers for goods and services offered during flight Section 4261(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: Any amount paid.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Schatz introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
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