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Federal Gift Shop Tax Act
12/29/2022, 10:03 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7190
Bill 117 HR 7190, also known as the Federal Gift Shop Tax Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to impose a tax on sales made by gift shops located on federal property. The tax would be collected by the federal government and used to generate revenue for various federal programs and initiatives.
The bill outlines the specifics of the tax, including the percentage rate that would be applied to sales made by gift shops. It also includes provisions for how the tax revenue would be allocated and distributed.
Supporters of the bill argue that imposing a tax on gift shop sales would help generate much-needed revenue for the federal government, which could be used to fund important programs and services. They also argue that it is fair to tax businesses operating on federal property in order to contribute to the upkeep and maintenance of those properties. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that imposing a tax on gift shop sales could have negative economic impacts, such as driving up prices for consumers and potentially leading to a decrease in sales for gift shop owners. They also argue that it is unfair to single out gift shops for taxation, as they are small businesses that may already be struggling to stay afloat. Overall, the Federal Gift Shop Tax Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about taxation, revenue generation, and the role of businesses operating on federal property. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through the legislative process and what impact it may have if it is ultimately passed into law.
The bill outlines the specifics of the tax, including the percentage rate that would be applied to sales made by gift shops. It also includes provisions for how the tax revenue would be allocated and distributed.
Supporters of the bill argue that imposing a tax on gift shop sales would help generate much-needed revenue for the federal government, which could be used to fund important programs and services. They also argue that it is fair to tax businesses operating on federal property in order to contribute to the upkeep and maintenance of those properties. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that imposing a tax on gift shop sales could have negative economic impacts, such as driving up prices for consumers and potentially leading to a decrease in sales for gift shop owners. They also argue that it is unfair to single out gift shops for taxation, as they are small businesses that may already be struggling to stay afloat. Overall, the Federal Gift Shop Tax Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about taxation, revenue generation, and the role of businesses operating on federal property. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through the legislative process and what impact it may have if it is ultimately passed into law.
Congressional Summary of HR 7190
Federal Gift Shop Tax Act
This bill authorizes a state (i.e., each state of the United States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories and possessions) to levy a sales tax on any purchase made in a gift shop located on federal property or made online through a gift shop.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7190
Bill HR 7190 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 21, 2022. Bill HR 7190 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 21, 2022. Bill HR 7190's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7190
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7190
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7190
Federal Gift Shop Tax Act
Federal Gift Shop Tax Act
To permit a State to impose a sales tax on qualifying purchases at any gift shop on Federal property, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7190
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