Ed Case (D-HI)
To amend the Act of July 5, 1884, to permit the imposition of taxes on vessels operating as tourist accommodations, and for other purposes.
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes amendments to the Act of July 5, 1884. The primary goal is to allow for the imposition of taxes on vessels that operate as cruise ships. It specifically targets vessels that dock at a U.S. port and charge fees for passenger accommodations. The legislation also includes provisions regarding the taxation of passengers or crew members on these vessels. Additionally, it grants non-Federal interests the authority to levy and collect these taxes.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this raise the taxes companies pay?
The bill allows for the imposition of taxes on vessels operating as cruise ships.
- Scored +4
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill grants non-Federal interests the authority to levy and collect specific taxes.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill permits new taxes on vessels operating as cruise ships, which could impact the cruise industry.
- Scored -2
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill allows for taxes to be imposed on the crew of cruise ships, which may impact low-wage workers.
- Scored -2
Would high-income households be better off under this?
The bill allows for taxes on passengers, which may increase costs for travelers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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New Revenue Streams: The bill allows for the imposition of taxes on vessels operating as cruise ships, their passengers, or their crew (Section 1, subsection (b)(4)). This could provide a way for non-Federal interests to collect funds.
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Authority to Collect Taxes: The bill grants non-Federal interests the power to levy and collect various impositions (Section 1, subsection (c)). This provides a specific mechanism for tax collection.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Costs for Travelers: The bill defines a cruise ship as a vessel that charges a fee for accommodation or living quarters for transients (Section 1, subsection (d)). This could lead to higher costs for passengers through the imposition of new taxes.
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Financial Burden on Crew: The bill allows for taxes to be imposed on the crew of such vessels (Section 1, subsection (b)(4)), which could result in a financial burden for those working on these ships.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill permits new taxes on vessels operating as cruise ships, which could impact the cruise industry. Would high-income households be better off under this? — The bill allows for taxes on passengers, which may increase costs for travelers. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill allows for taxes to be imposed on the crew of cruise ships, which may impact low-wage workers.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this raise the taxes companies pay? — The bill allows for the imposition of taxes on vessels operating as cruise ships.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill grants non-Federal interests the authority to levy and collect specific taxes.
- 6/30/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E638)
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House