What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 1477.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-09.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1477/BILLS-118s1477is.htm

Is this summary verified?

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Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Analysis and Potential Impact of S 1477

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Distilled Spirits Tax Changes: Increased Funds for Puerto Rico Conservation.

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Removal of limits on the transfer of distilled spirits taxes, boosting the general revenues of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Mandatory allocation of a portion of Puerto Rico's rum tax revenue to the Puerto Rico Conservation Trust Fund. These funds are earmarked to support local environmental protection, reforestation, and sustainable agriculture efforts.

This law changes how federal taxes on distilled spirits (like rum) are transferred to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands by removing previous limitations. This means more tax revenue will flow directly into the treasuries of these territories. Crucially, Puerto Rico must now dedicate a portion of these increased rum tax revenues to a fund supporting environmental conservation, sustainable agriculture, and habitat restoration.

Key points

Removal of limits on the transfer of distilled spirits taxes, boosting the general revenues of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Mandatory allocation of a portion of Puerto Rico's rum tax revenue to the Puerto Rico Conservation Trust Fund.

These funds are earmarked to support local environmental protection, reforestation, and sustainable agriculture efforts.

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Additional Information

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the cover over of certain distilled spirits taxes.

Print number: S 1477

Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]

Process start date: 2023-05-09

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