Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 11, 2015)
Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015
Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the excise tax on tobacco products, to tax pipe tobacco, smokeless tobacco products, and large cigars at the same level as cigarettes. Revises the definition of "tobacco products," for purposes of such tax, to include any other product determined to be a tobacco product by the Food and Drug Administration. Makes smokeless tobacco products sold in discrete single-use units subject to an excise tax of $50.33 per thousand. Provides for an inflation adjustment in calendar years beginning after 2015 to the dollar amounts of tobacco products subject to the excise tax.
What just happenedFeb 11, 2015
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced CR S927-928)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 11, 2015
- Feb 11, 2015IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced CR S927-928)
Finance Committee - Feb 11, 2015IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate