H.R.6487 - Diesel Tax Parity Act of 2008

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a temporary reduction in the tax imposed on diesel fuel. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a temporary reduction in the tax imposed on diesel fuel. as introduced.
  • Short: Diesel Tax Parity Act of 2008 as introduced.

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Gabrielle Giffords

D-AZ

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Official Summary

7/14/2008--Introduced.Diesel Tax Parity Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce the excise tax on diesel fuel for a specified period ending on December 31, 2008. Provides for reimbusement from the Treasury to the Highway Trust Fund for any reduction in Trust Fund receipts
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7/14/2008--Introduced.
Diesel Tax Parity Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce the excise tax on diesel fuel for a specified period ending on December 31, 2008. Provides for reimbusement from the Treasury to the Highway Trust Fund for any reduction in Trust Fund receipts resulting from this reduction in diesel fuel taxes.

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09/30/08
NFIB Works on Diesel Tax Parity Act

The Diesel Tax Parity Act (S. 2896 and HR 6487) would help small business owners who depend on diesel-operated vehicles to run their businesses by reducing the federal tax on diesel fuel from 24.3 cents per gallon to 18.3 cents per ...

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07/20/08
small business commends rep. giffords for introducing the diesel ...

8th) for introducing hr 6487, the diesel tax parity act. this bill will help small business owners that depend on diesel-operated vehicles to run their businesses by reducing the federal tax on diesel fuel from 24.3 cents per gallon to ...

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07/12/08
HR 6487, The Diesel Tax Parity Act of 2008

HR 6487 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a temporary reduction in the tax imposed on diesel fuel.... Vote on This Bill: For | Against.

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