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Expressing strong opposition to the imposition of digital services taxes and other relevant similar measures by other countries that unfairly discriminate against United States companies.

USA119th CongressHRES-1340| House 
| Updated: 6/4/2026
Ron Estes

Ron Estes

Republican Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (5)
Darin LaHood (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses strong opposition to digital services taxes (DSTs) and similar measures implemented by other countries, asserting that they unfairly discriminate against United States companies. It highlights that DSTs are levied on digital services, often targeting gross revenue rather than income, and deviate from established international tax principles that typically tax income where a company has a physical presence. The resolution notes that many countries have already implemented or are considering these taxes, posing significant challenges to U.S. businesses. The House of Representatives agrees with the findings of United States Trade Representative (USTR) investigations, which concluded that DSTs are discriminatory, retroactive, and burdensome for U.S. digital companies. The resolution calls on all countries to cease implementing or repeal existing DSTs and to stop unfairly targeting United States companies. Furthermore, it urges continued international collaboration through the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to develop a consensus on digital economy taxation based on principles like no double taxation and net taxation. The resolution also supports the use of all appropriate U.S. government tools, including Section 301 investigations, to protect American companies from these discriminatory practices.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-1097
Expressing strong opposition to the imposition of digital services taxes by other countries that discriminate against United States companies.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-268
Expressing strong opposition to the imposition of digital services taxes by other countries that discriminate against United States companies.
Jun 4, 2026
Submitted in House
Jun 4, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-1097
    Expressing strong opposition to the imposition of digital services taxes by other countries that discriminate against United States companies.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-268
    Expressing strong opposition to the imposition of digital services taxes by other countries that discriminate against United States companies.


  • June 4, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • June 4, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Expressing strong opposition to the imposition of digital services taxes and other relevant similar measures by other countries that unfairly discriminate against United States companies.

USA119th CongressHRES-1340| House 
| Updated: 6/4/2026
This resolution expresses strong opposition to digital services taxes (DSTs) and similar measures implemented by other countries, asserting that they unfairly discriminate against United States companies. It highlights that DSTs are levied on digital services, often targeting gross revenue rather than income, and deviate from established international tax principles that typically tax income where a company has a physical presence. The resolution notes that many countries have already implemented or are considering these taxes, posing significant challenges to U.S. businesses. The House of Representatives agrees with the findings of United States Trade Representative (USTR) investigations, which concluded that DSTs are discriminatory, retroactive, and burdensome for U.S. digital companies. The resolution calls on all countries to cease implementing or repeal existing DSTs and to stop unfairly targeting United States companies. Furthermore, it urges continued international collaboration through the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to develop a consensus on digital economy taxation based on principles like no double taxation and net taxation. The resolution also supports the use of all appropriate U.S. government tools, including Section 301 investigations, to protect American companies from these discriminatory practices.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-1097
Expressing strong opposition to the imposition of digital services taxes by other countries that discriminate against United States companies.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-268
Expressing strong opposition to the imposition of digital services taxes by other countries that discriminate against United States companies.
Jun 4, 2026
Submitted in House
Jun 4, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-1097
    Expressing strong opposition to the imposition of digital services taxes by other countries that discriminate against United States companies.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-268
    Expressing strong opposition to the imposition of digital services taxes by other countries that discriminate against United States companies.


  • June 4, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • June 4, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Ron Estes

Ron Estes

Republican Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (5)
Darin LaHood (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted