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Alcohol Tax Equalization Act of 2003

Introduced: May 22, 2003 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 2, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 22, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1064-1065)
May 22, 2003
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
May 22, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Alcohol Tax Equalization Act of 2003 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the rates of tax on wine and beer and indexes such rates to the cost-of-living.

Establishes the Substance Abuse Prevention Trust Fund. Appropriates amounts to the Fund equivalent to the amounts received as a result of this Act. Makes amounts in the Fund available to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for alcohol abuse prevention programs.

What's happening now June 2, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2252: Alcohol Tax Equalization Act of 2003. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-2252/
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"H.R. 2252: Alcohol Tax Equalization Act of 2003." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-2252/.
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H.R. 2252, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-2252/.
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