S-917 : Still Just a Bill

LNG and LPG Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2015

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to equalize the excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas by establishing a rate of 18.3 cents per energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline for liquefied petroleum gas and 24.3 cents per energy equivalent of a gallon of diesel for liquefied natural gas.

The bill also increases from 30% to 35% the rate of the continuous levy on payments made to Medicare providers and suppliers for unpaid taxes.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-04-14CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 50.Senate
2015-04-14CommitteeCommittee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Hatch. With written report No. 114-27.Senate
2015-04-14IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Orrin G. Hatch [R] (UT)
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Policy Area :

Taxation
See Subjects
  • Medicare
  • Oil and gas
  • Sales and excise taxes
  • Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
  • Debt collection

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