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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise taxes on taxable chemicals and taxable substances.
2/1/2025, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 640
The excise taxes targeted by this bill are currently levied on specific chemicals and substances that are deemed taxable under the Internal Revenue Code. By repealing these taxes, the bill aims to provide relief to businesses and industries that rely on these chemicals and substances for their operations.
Supporters of the bill argue that repealing these excise taxes will help reduce the financial burden on businesses and promote economic growth. They believe that eliminating these taxes will allow businesses to reinvest their savings into their operations, leading to job creation and increased productivity. Opponents of the bill, however, raise concerns about the potential impact on government revenue. They argue that repealing these excise taxes could result in a loss of revenue for the government, which could have implications for funding important programs and services. Overall, Bill 119 HR 640 seeks to provide relief to businesses by repealing excise taxes on taxable chemicals and substances. The bill has sparked debate among lawmakers and stakeholders, with supporters highlighting the potential benefits for businesses and opponents raising concerns about the impact on government revenue.
Congressional Summary of HR 640
Chemical Tax Repeal Act
This bill repeals the Hazardous Substance Superfund excise tax imposed on certain chemicals and chemical substances.
Under current law, an excise tax is imposed through December 31, 2031, on taxable chemicals and taxable chemical substances that are (1) manufactured or produced in the United States, or (2) imported into the United States. The excise tax rate varies between 44 cents per ton to $9.74 per ton, depending on the chemical and certain other variables. (There are 42 listed taxable chemicals and 151 listed taxable chemical substances.)
Further, under current law, amounts collected from the excise tax on taxable chemicals and taxable chemical substances are deposited into the Hazardous Substance Superfund, which finances the remediation of certain environmentally contaminated sites.
Current Status of Bill HR 640
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 640
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
9Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
9Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 640
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 640
Comments

Samson Leonard
1 year ago
Not sure how this will impact me. Who benefits from it?





