The Direct Marketing Association praised the House of Representatives for passing H.R. 49, which will make the Internet Access Tax Moratorium permanent.
By a voice vote, the House passed the measure which was first introduced by Rep. Christopher Cox in 1998.
“The relatively easy passage of H.R. 49 today by the House reflects a widespread and bi-partisan belief that the Internet is a important and growing channel for communications, education, and commerce, both here at home and around the globe,” said Jerry Cerasale, senior vice president of government affairs in a statement.
The DMA is now urging the Senate to promptly pass a similar measure (S. 52) introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) before the current temporary moratorium expires on Nov. 1.
According to news reports, the bill would roll back Internet access taxes in nine states, with totals ranging from $3.6 million and $45 million from the tax last year, according to one estimate.
Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee of Texas complained the measure would deprive states of much-needed revenue.
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