S. 194 — Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2013

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Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to tax pipe tobacco, smokeless tobacco products, and large cigars at the same level as cigarettes. Revises the definition of "tobacco products" to include any other product containing tobacco that is intended or expected to be consumed.

Makes smokeless tobacco products sold in discrete single-use units subject to an excise tax of $50.33 per thousand.

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2013-04-23Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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2013-01-31
Introduced in Senate
2013-01-31
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S440-441)
2013-02-04
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S466)

Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2013

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