H.R.1521 - Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009

To restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property. view all titles (3)

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  • Short: Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Official: To restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property. as introduced.
  • Official: Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced.

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Zoe Lofgren

D-CA

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Official Summary

3/16/2009--Introduced.Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 - Prohibits states or local governments from imposing any new discriminatory tax on mobile services, mobile service providers, or mobile service property for five years after the enactment of this Act. Defines "new discriminatory tax

Official Summary

3/16/2009--Introduced.Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 - Prohibits states or local governments from imposing any new discriminatory tax on mobile services, mobile service providers, or mobile service property for five years after the enactment of this Act. Defines "new discriminatory tax" as a tax imposed on mobile services, providers, or property that is not generally imposed on other types of services or property, or that is generally imposed at a lower rate.

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06/08/09
Today on the Hill

...2141 Rayburn. House Judiciary (11:30 a.m.): The Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee holds a hearing on H.R.1521, the "Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009," to restrict any state or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell p

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03/16/09
MyWireless.org(R) Thanks Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Trent Franks ...

Bipartisan legislation intended to provide consumers that protection, entitled the 'Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009,' or HR 1521, was re-introduced today in ...

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12/29/10
House Panel Approves Cell Tax Fairness Act / Cell Tax Fairness Act ...

H.R. 1521, 9/15/2010. Share. The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law has voted by unanimous consent to endorse Rep. Zoe Lofgren's Cell Tax Fairness Act to the full Judiciary ...

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12/29/10
The Internet Taxman's Mouth Is Watering | WorldTech24 | news 24h

A House Judiciary subcommittee approved of the Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R. 1521) on Wednesday. The bill is designed to prevent local and state governments from levying any new taxes on cell phone bills. The bill was introduced ...

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12/16/10
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