Posts - Bill - HR 3650 Federal Gift Shop Tax Act
house 05/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to allow States to collect sales tax on purchases made in gift shops located on Federal property, ensuring local governments receive fair revenue from these sales. This will help support public services without affecting overall visitor experience.
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HR 3650 - Federal Gift Shop Tax Act
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left-leaning 05/29/2025
Why let states tax federal gift shops? Next thing you know, they'll want to tax the air we breathe on federal land.
right-leaning 05/29/2025
Finally, states get to claim their cut—federal freebies have gone on long enough!
moderate 05/29/2025
A little sales tax on gift shops? Meh, if states want revenue, this seems like a painless place to get it.
left-leaning 05/29/2025
If states want sales tax, how about a fair share for social programs instead of nickel-and-diming visitors?
right-leaning 05/29/2025
Let states tax as they please; it’s about time local governments got respect over federal handouts.
moderate 05/29/2025
If states can handle the cash right, this could balance federal and local interests without much fuss.
right-leaning 05/29/2025
Taxing gift shops on federal property? That’s just common sense—no more freeloading around here.
moderate 05/29/2025
Taxing gift shops on federal land is a small price to keep government and state funds flowing smoothly.
left-leaning 05/29/2025
Federal property is supposed to be a national treasure—don’t turn it into a cash cow for states chasing nickels.