Bill · S. 3027· Senate(119-S-3027)
Interstate Commerce Simplification Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 10/22/2025
- Last activity
- 10/22/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Ron Johnson
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Interstate Commerce Simplification Act of 2025. It was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Johnson on October 22, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Finance. The purpose of the bill is to amend Public Law 86-272 to expand the prohibition of State taxation relating to certain solicitation of orders. Specifically, section 2 of the bill defines the term "solicitation of orders". This definition includes any business activity that facilitates the solicitation of orders, even if that activity also serves some independently valuable business function apart from solicitation.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
Business owners benefit from reduced exposure to state taxation when conducting order solicitation activities across state lines.
Does this make it easier to do business across state lines?+6
The legislation clarifies and simplifies rules regarding interstate commerce by expanding state tax prohibitions on order solicitation activities.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
By expanding the prohibition of state taxation on order solicitation activities, the bill provides a clearer and more favorable operational environment for businesses engaged in interstate commerce.
The opposite
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-4
By expanding federal restrictions on state taxation powers, the bill curtails the authority of states to levy certain taxes.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 of the bill broadens the definition of "solicitation of orders" to include any business activity that facilitates the solicitation of orders, even if the activity serves an independently valuable business function. This might be considered positive because it expands the prohibition on State taxation for these specific business activities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific details regarding potential negative impacts, consequences, or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Interstate Commerce+6Increases Federal Power+4Increase States Rights-4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5
- 10/22/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Introduced in Senate
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