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S 171 109th Congress Senate

A bill to exempt seaplanes from certain transportation taxes.

Introduced: January 26, 2005 Introduced by: Murkowski, Lisa Republican · Alaska See on congress.gov
Taxation Air cargoAircraftAirline passenger trafficExcise tax
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Marine transportationTax exemptionTransportation and Public Works
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This bill died when the 109th Congress ended
It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) 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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Jan 26, 2005
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S580)
Jan 26, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S579-580)
Jan 26, 2005
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action January 26, 2005

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S580)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the excise tax on air transportation of persons or property certain tranportation provided by seaplanes.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2013 Related bill To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption from the air transportation tax for certain transpor…
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Jan 26, 2005
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