U.S. Congress - H.R.1628 Trash Reduction Act of 2011
H.R.1628 - Trash Reduction Act of 2011
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a retail tax on disposable carryout bags, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)
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- Short: Trash Reduction Act of 2011 as introduced.
- Official: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a retail tax on disposable carryout bags, and for other purposes. as introduced.
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Official Summary
4/15/2011--Introduced.Trash Reduction Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require retailers to pay a $0.05 excise tax on each disposable carryout bag provided to a consumer. Defines "disposable carryout bag" to mean a bag of any material, commonly plastic or kraft pOfficial Summary
4/15/2011--Introduced.Trash Reduction Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require retailers to pay a $0.05 excise tax on each disposable carryout bag provided to a consumer. Defines "disposable carryout bag" to mean a bag of any material, commonly plastic or kraft paper, which is provided to a consumer at the point of sale to carry or cover purchases, merchandise, or items. Exempts reusable bags and certain other bags used for specified purposes from such tax. Allows a refund of such tax for retailers who establish a disposable carryout bag recycling program. Establishes in the Treasury the Disposable carryout bag Trust Fund to hold tax revenues generated by this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make payments from such Trust Fund for the disposable carryout bag recycling program and for the land and water conservation fund established by the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965. Directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress on the effectiveness of this Act in reducing the use of disposable carryout bags and encouraging recycling of such bags....Read the Rest
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Moran Re-Introduces 'Bag Tax' Bill
Jim Moran (D-8th), said he will introduce HR 1628, the Trash Reduction Act. The bill would impose a five-cent retail tax on disposable carryout bags at grocery and convenience stores and would provide a one-cent tax incentive for every recycled bag for ..
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The Norma Chavez Blog: UPDATED: El Paso Times Piece April 1 ...
... Representative Marisa Marquez authored and passed Texas House Resolution 1875 and HR 1628 and provided it to the Congressman for that specific earmark and to demonstrate the delegation's support of the funding).
The Norma Chavez Blog: UPDATED: El Paso Times Piece April 1 ...
... Representative Marisa Marquez authored and passed Texas House Resolution 1875 and HR 1628 and provided it to the Congressman for that specific earmark and to demonstrate the delegation's support of the funding).
The Norma Chavez Blog: UPDATED: El Paso Times Piece April 1 ...
... Representative Marisa Marquez authored and passed Texas House Resolution 1875 and HR 1628 and provided it to the Congressman for that specific earmark and to demonstrate the delegation's support of the funding).
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