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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.
12/31/2022, 5:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4642
Bill 117 HR 4642, also known as the "Cover Over Repeal Act," aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Specifically, the bill seeks to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Currently, there is a restriction on the amount of distilled spirits taxes that can be transferred to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. This bill would eliminate that limitation, allowing for a full cover over of these taxes to be allocated to these territories.
In addition to repealing this limitation, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the taxation of distilled spirits in these territories. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 4642 is to provide Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands with greater flexibility and financial support in regards to the taxation of distilled spirits.
Currently, there is a restriction on the amount of distilled spirits taxes that can be transferred to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. This bill would eliminate that limitation, allowing for a full cover over of these taxes to be allocated to these territories.
In addition to repealing this limitation, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the taxation of distilled spirits in these territories. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 4642 is to provide Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands with greater flexibility and financial support in regards to the taxation of distilled spirits.
Congressional Summary of HR 4642
This bill repeals the limitation on the amount of distilled spirits excise tax covered over (paid) to the treasuries of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
The bill requires certain amounts of the excise tax paid to the treasury of Puerto Rico to be transferred to the Puerto Rico Conservation Trust Fund.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4642
Bill HR 4642 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 22, 2021. Bill HR 4642 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 22, 2021. Bill HR 4642's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of July 22, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4642
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
60Democrat Cosponsors
48Republican Cosponsors
12Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4642
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4642
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.
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