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H.R. 1786

Referred to Committee

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands and to transfer a portion of such cover over to the Puerto Rico Conservation Trust Fund.

Introduced 3/14/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

3/14/2019 • House

Summary

This bill repeals the limitation on the amount of distilled spirits excise taxes covered over (paid) to the treasuries of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The bill also requires the Department of the Treasury to transfer a portion of the amount required to be covered over to Puerto Rico to the Puerto Rico Conservation Trust Fund.

Introduced in House • 3/14/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Taxation
Alcoholic beveragesCaribbean areaIntergovernmental relationsPuerto RicoSales and excise taxesState and local financeU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (60)

Party Breakdown

48
Democrats
12
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]

Republican • PR

Sponsored 3/14/2019

Cosponsors (59)

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Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]

R-AK0

Joined 3/14/2019

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Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

D-NY-7

Joined 3/14/2019

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Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7]

R-WI-7

Joined 3/14/2019

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Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15]

D-NY-15

Joined 3/14/2019

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Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]

R-UT-1

Joined 3/14/2019

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Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]

D-AZ-3

Joined 3/14/2019