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Eliminate the federal tax exemption for gift shops located in government buildings.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asFederal Gift Shop Tax Act

What’s happening with Federal Gift Shop Tax Act?

The Federal Gift Shop Tax Act is represented by H.R. 3650, which has remained in the House Committee on the Judiciary since May 28, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a hearing or vote, but the bill has seen no movement for 13 months. Most bills fail because committees choose not to act on them, and this lack of progress is the standard outcome for most legislation.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Federal Gift Shop Tax Act (H.R. 3650 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 6059 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 6059 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Eleanor Norton (D-DC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.