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Murray Supports Compromise to Extend Internet Access Taxes Moratorium for Another Four Years

Date: April 29, 2004
Issues: Technology and Communication Taxes Infrastructure


Murray Supports Compromise to Extend Internet Access Taxes Moratorium for Another Four Years

With the support of Senator Patty Murray, the U.S. Senate today passed the Internet Tax Bill, legislation extending the moratorium on Internet access taxes for another four years. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 93-3 and now moves to a conference with the bill passed by the House of Representatives.

"Taxing access to the Internet can only hurt further innovation and growth of this economic engine," Senator Murray said. "Many rural and underserved communities have not experienced the benefits of the information age and new, burdensome taxes on the Internet will only slow down the introduction of this essential technology to their areas."

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