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A bill to prohibit the award of Federal Government contracts to inverted domestic corporations, and for other purposes.
6/14/2024, 4:14 PM
Summary of Bill S 4547
Bill 118 s 4547, also known as the "Prohibition of Federal Contracts for Inverted Domestic Corporations Act," aims to prevent companies that have undergone a process known as corporate inversion from receiving government contracts. Corporate inversion is when a company restructures itself to establish a foreign address in order to reduce its tax liability in the United States.
The bill seeks to address concerns that these inverted domestic corporations are taking advantage of tax loopholes and avoiding their fair share of taxes while still benefiting from government contracts. By prohibiting these companies from receiving federal contracts, the bill aims to level the playing field for all businesses and ensure that taxpayer dollars are not being used to support companies that are not paying their fair share of taxes.
In addition to prohibiting federal contracts for inverted domestic corporations, the bill also includes provisions for enforcement and penalties for companies found to be in violation of the law. This legislation is part of ongoing efforts to address tax avoidance and ensure that all businesses are contributing their fair share to support government programs and services. Overall, Bill 118 s 4547 is aimed at promoting fairness and accountability in government contracting and preventing companies from exploiting tax loopholes to gain an unfair advantage.
The bill seeks to address concerns that these inverted domestic corporations are taking advantage of tax loopholes and avoiding their fair share of taxes while still benefiting from government contracts. By prohibiting these companies from receiving federal contracts, the bill aims to level the playing field for all businesses and ensure that taxpayer dollars are not being used to support companies that are not paying their fair share of taxes.
In addition to prohibiting federal contracts for inverted domestic corporations, the bill also includes provisions for enforcement and penalties for companies found to be in violation of the law. This legislation is part of ongoing efforts to address tax avoidance and ensure that all businesses are contributing their fair share to support government programs and services. Overall, Bill 118 s 4547 is aimed at promoting fairness and accountability in government contracting and preventing companies from exploiting tax loopholes to gain an unfair advantage.
Current Status of Bill S 4547
Bill S 4547 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 13, 2024. Bill S 4547 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 13, 2024. Bill S 4547's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S4086-4088) as of June 13, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4547
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4547
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4547
A bill to prohibit the award of Federal Government contracts to inverted domestic corporations, and for other purposes.
A bill to prohibit the award of Federal Government contracts to inverted domestic corporations, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4547
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