AMEND US TAX CODE/PUERTO RICO
Summary
Urges the United States Congress to take immediate action to clarify and amend the U.S. tax code to prevent the misuse of Puerto Rican tax incentives. Urges any amendments to the tax code to preserve the original intent of promoting economic growth in Puerto Rico while preventing potential misuse and addressing the negative economic impacts on the local population. Encourages collaboration between federal, state, and local governments, as well as with Puerto Rican authorities, to ensure that tax policies are fair, transparent, and effective. Recommends the implementation of educational campaigns to inform the public about the proper use of tax incentives and the potential consequences of misuse in Puerto Rico.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 24, 2023
Last action Nov 7, 2023
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Total actions
19
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Committee
1
Oct 24, 2023
Committee
Referred to Assignments
lower
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Omar Aquino
DDemocratic
Co
Adriane Johnson
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Cunningham
DDemocratic
Co
Celina Villanueva
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher Belt
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Koehler
DDemocratic
Co
Doris Turner
DDemocratic
Co
Javier Cervantes
DDemocratic
Co
Karina Villa
DDemocratic
Co
Kimberly Lightford
DDemocratic
Co
Lakesia Collins
DDemocratic
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