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Expressing strong opposition to the imposition of digital services taxes and other relevant similar measures by other countries that unfairly discriminate against United States companies.

7/2/2026, 9:28 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 1340

H.Res. 1340 of the 119th Congress, introduced on June 4, 2026, expresses strong opposition to digital services taxes and similar measures imposed by other countries that unfairly discriminate against U.S. companies.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1340

This resolution calls on (1) all other countries to cease and desist from implementing any digital services tax (DST) or similar measure, repeal existing DSTs, and immediately stop unfairly targeting U.S. companies; and (2) U.S. government agencies to use all available methods and resources to protect U.S. companies from the discriminatory effects of DSTs.

It also supports appropriate tax and trade tools, including Section 301 investigations into the implementation or proposal of DSTs by any nation. (Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 authorizes the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices.)

Current Status of Bill HRES 1340

Bill HRES 1340 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 4, 2026. Bill HRES 1340 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 4, 2026.  Bill HRES 1340's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 4, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1340

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1340

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1340

Expressing strong opposition to the imposition of digital services taxes and other relevant similar measures by other countries that unfairly discriminate against United States companies.
Expressing strong opposition to the imposition of digital services taxes and other relevant similar measures by other countries that unfairly discriminate against United States companies.

Comments

Enzo Palmer profile image

Enzo Palmer

897

16 days ago

I support this bill cuz it helps US companies. It's not fair for other countries to tax them more. #USA #taxes #support

Ermias Branch profile image

Ermias Branch

956

14 days ago

I'm thrilled about this bill opposing unfair digital services taxes on US companies! It's about time we stand up for our businesses and level the playing field. #USA #fairtrade

Kinsley Sinclair profile image

Kinsley Sinclair

940

11 days ago

I think this bill is a good idea. It's not fair for other countries to discriminate against US companies with digital services taxes. It could affect my job in the short term, but I believe it's important to stand up for American businesses.