No Coffee Tax Act
No Coffee Tax Act
Plain Language Summary
# No Coffee Tax Act Summary **What the bill would do:** The No Coffee Tax Act (HR 5516) would prevent the federal government from imposing a tax on coffee or coffee products. While the bill's full details aren't specified in the provided information, its purpose is to protect coffee from potential taxation at the federal level. **Who it affects:** This bill would primarily affect coffee consumers and the coffee industry—including growers, roasters, distributors, and retailers. It would prevent any new federal tax on coffee purchases or products, which could impact government revenue if such a tax were being considered. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full vote in the House of Representatives.
It was sponsored by Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA). Without additional context about what specific tax proposal prompted this bill, it's unclear whether this addresses a concrete threat or is a preventative measure.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.