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No More Alcohol Tax Limits for Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

This bill removes existing limits on how much distilled spirits tax revenue is transferred to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. This means a larger portion of these taxes will go directly to the budgets of these territories, potentially impacting their economic development and public services for residents.
Key points
More alcohol tax money will directly benefit the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
The change applies to spirits brought into the U.S. after December 31, 2020.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1425
Sponsor: Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-02-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1425.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More alcohol tax money will directly benefit the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
  • The change applies to spirits brought into the U.S. after December 31, 2020.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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