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H.R. 81

Referred to Committee

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for health insurance premiums.

Introduced 1/3/2019•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

1/3/2019 • House

Summary

This bill allows an individual taxpayer a deduction from gross income for insurance premiums paid for the health care coverage of the taxpayer and the taxpayer's spouse and dependents. The bill makes the deduction available whether or not the taxpayer itemizes other deductions.

Introduced in House • 1/3/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Taxation
Health care costs and insuranceIncome tax deductions

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (1)

Sponsor

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Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]

Republican • AZ-5

Sponsored 1/3/2019

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

January 3, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Introduced in House1/3/2019

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0