State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act

1/18/2024, 8:50 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 695

State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act

This bill restricts the source of revenue for airport spending to local fuel excise taxes. Under current Federal Aviation Administration policy, state and local governments must also use general sales taxes collected on aviation fuel for airport spending.

Current Status of Bill HR 695

Bill HR 695 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2023. Bill HR 695 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 1, 2023.  Bill HR 695's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. as of February 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 695

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 695

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

Aviation and airportsSales and excise taxesState and local taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 695

State and Local General Sales Tax Protection ActState and Local General Sales Tax Protection ActTo amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the use of certain taxes and revenues.
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