H.Res. 1340 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent 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, Jun 4, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryOpposition to digital services taxes on U.S. companies
This resolution expresses strong opposition to digital services taxes—special taxes that some countries impose on technology companies and their digital services. It calls on other countries to stop implementing these taxes and to repeal any they already have, especially when those taxes unfairly target U.S. companies. The resolution also directs U.S. government agencies to use available tools, including trade investigations, to protect American companies from these taxes.
How it affects you
This resolution doesn't create new laws or directly change rules for individuals. It's a statement of opposition meant to guide how U.S. government agencies approach the issue of digital services taxes imposed by other countries. If the government's efforts based on this resolution succeed, it could potentially affect U.S. tech companies operating internationally and, indirectly, the services and prices available to American consumers.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jun 4, 2026)
This resolution calls on (1) all other countries to cease and desist from implementing any digital services tax (DST) or similar measure, repeal existing DSTs, and immediately stop unfairly targeting U.S. companies; and (2) U.S. government agencies to use all available methods and resources to protect U.S. companies from the discriminatory effects of DSTs.
It also supports appropriate tax and trade tools, including Section 301 investigations into the implementation or proposal of DSTs by any nation. (Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 authorizes the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices.)
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH.Res. 1340
RESOLUTION
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS-4) · Introduced Jun 4, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action 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.”