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End Tobacco Loopholes Act
4/1/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1798
Bill 119 hr 1798, also known as the Tobacco Tax Parity Act, aims to make changes to the tax rates on tobacco products in the United States. The bill specifically focuses on amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that all tobacco products are taxed at the same rate, regardless of the type of product.
Currently, different types of tobacco products are taxed at different rates, with some products being taxed at higher rates than others. This bill seeks to create tax rate parity among all tobacco products, meaning that all tobacco products would be taxed at the same rate.
In addition to addressing tax rate disparities, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to tobacco taxation. These provisions are not specified in the summary, but may include regulations on the sale and distribution of tobacco products, as well as measures to reduce tobacco use and its associated health risks. Overall, the Tobacco Tax Parity Act aims to create a more equitable tax system for tobacco products in the United States, ensuring that all products are taxed at the same rate. This could have implications for both consumers and the tobacco industry, as well as potentially impacting public health outcomes related to tobacco use.
Currently, different types of tobacco products are taxed at different rates, with some products being taxed at higher rates than others. This bill seeks to create tax rate parity among all tobacco products, meaning that all tobacco products would be taxed at the same rate.
In addition to addressing tax rate disparities, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to tobacco taxation. These provisions are not specified in the summary, but may include regulations on the sale and distribution of tobacco products, as well as measures to reduce tobacco use and its associated health risks. Overall, the Tobacco Tax Parity Act aims to create a more equitable tax system for tobacco products in the United States, ensuring that all products are taxed at the same rate. This could have implications for both consumers and the tobacco industry, as well as potentially impacting public health outcomes related to tobacco use.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1798
Bill HR 1798 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2025. Bill HR 1798 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2025. Bill HR 1798's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of March 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1798
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1798
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1798
End Tobacco Loopholes Act
End Tobacco Loopholes Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax rate parity among all tobacco products, and for other purposes.
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