4-year Internet ban adopted; permanent ban blocked by Majority Leadership
Published: 10-17-07
Published: 10-17-07

“I am glad to see this tax banned temporarily but I believe we need to put a permanent ban on the Internet tax.
The Internet is a powerful tool that needs to be protected and expanded to the advantage of American consumers and small businesses. Unfortunately we were unable to convince the Democratic leadership to enact a permanent ban despite bipartisan support by 242 Republicans and Democrats
“Not allowing a permanent ban on an Internet tax leaves room for doubt that the Majority Leadership is serious about keeping the Internet tax-free.”
Note: Rep. Carter has signed on as a co-sponsor to H.R. 743 the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act introduced by Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA). Currently the bill has 242 co-sponsors.