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.
Foreign Taxes on U.S. Tech Companies
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been sent to two House committees for review. No further actions or votes have been scheduled at this time. It is considered active but is not currently moving forward.
Legislative Progress
This resolution has support from both parties and targets foreign taxes that hurt American businesses, making it a popular and low-risk vote for most members of Congress.
Key Points
- A group of House members from both parties is speaking out against foreign countries that charge special taxes on American digital companies. These taxes often target tech firms that provide online services in a country without having a physical office there.
- The resolution claims these taxes are unfair because they are charged on total sales instead of profit. Lawmakers say this hurts American businesses and could lead to higher costs for regular people and small businesses that use digital tools.
- Several countries like France and the United Kingdom already use these taxes, while others are considering them. The resolution calls for these nations to stop these practices and instead work on a fair global tax agreement that everyone can agree on.
- The lawmakers want the U.S. government to use trade tools to protect American companies. This could include placing fees or limits on products from countries that continue to target U.S. tech firms with these taxes.
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Milestones
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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Submitted in House
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Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
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.
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