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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the cover over of certain distilled spirits taxes.

12/15/2023, 3:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3146

Bill 118 hr 3146, also known as the "Distilled Spirits Tax Reform Act," aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 regarding the taxation of distilled spirits. The bill specifically focuses on modifying the cover over of certain distilled spirits taxes.

Currently, the federal government imposes taxes on distilled spirits, which are then distributed to states through a process known as the cover over. This bill seeks to adjust how these taxes are distributed to states, potentially impacting the revenue that states receive from these taxes.

The specifics of how the cover over of distilled spirits taxes will be modified are not explicitly outlined in the summary of the bill. However, it is clear that the bill aims to make changes to the current system in order to potentially benefit states in some way. Overall, Bill 118 hr 3146 is a piece of legislation that addresses the taxation of distilled spirits and seeks to modify the cover over of certain taxes. The exact details of these modifications are not provided in the summary, but it is clear that the bill could have significant implications for how states receive revenue from distilled spirits taxes.

Congressional Summary of HR 3146

This bill repeals the limitation on the cover over (payment) of distilled spirits excise taxes to the treasuries of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It also requires the transfer of a portion of the tax revenues to the Puerto Rico Conservation Trust Fund.

Current Status of Bill HR 3146

Bill HR 3146 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 9, 2023. Bill HR 3146 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 9, 2023.  Bill HR 3146's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of May 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3146

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3146

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

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