Alcohol Tax Equalization Act of 1997
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 24, 1997)
Alcohol Tax Equalization Act of 1997 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the rate of tax on wine and beer. Provides for the treatment of floor stocks. Mandates a cost-of-living adjustment for the tax rates on distilled spirits, wine, and beer.
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 just happenedJul 1, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 24, 1997
- Jul 1, 1997CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jun 24, 1997IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Commerce
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 24, 1997IntroReferralH11100-A
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
- Jun 24, 1997IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Ways and Means
Ways and Means Committee - Jun 24, 1997IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1306-1307)
- Jun 24, 1997IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 24, 1997IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House