Bill · H.R. 3650· House(119-HR-3650)
Federal Gift Shop Tax Act
- Introduced
- 5/29/2025
- Last activity
- 5/29/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Eleanor Norton
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Federal Gift Shop Tax Act," aims to allow States to collect sales tax on certain transactions. It specifically permits a State to levy a sales tax on qualifying purchases made at gift shops located on Federal property. Federal property includes land or buildings owned or occupied by U.S. departments, agencies, or instrumentalities. This includes specific locations like the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art. Qualifying purchases can be made in person at the shop or online through the gift shop.
Yes
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+5
The bill empowers States to collect revenue from transactions occurring on Federal property.
The opposite
Would middle-income households be better off under this?-1
The tax may slightly increase costs for consumer purchases at federal locations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Revenue Generation for States: A State may levy a sales tax on qualifying purchases made from gift shops on Federal property (Section 2(a)). This could provide additional tax revenue for the State and its political subdivisions.
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Broad Definition of Qualifying Purchases: The bill defines a qualifying purchase as any purchase made in the gift shop or made online through the gift shop (Section 2(b)(2)). This allows for tax collection on digital transactions as well as physical ones.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Costs for Consumers: Because a State may levy a sales tax on qualifying purchases made at gift shops on Federal property (Section 2(a)), shoppers may face higher prices for items purchased at these locations or through their online shops.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Class Households-1
- 5/29/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House