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- H.R.1203
H.R.1203: Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced Feb. 25, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 26, 2009
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
219 (148 Democrats, 72 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit: (1) federal civilian and military retirees to pay Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and TRICARE supplemental premiums on a pretax basis (i.e., exclude premiums from gross income); and (2) a tax deduction (available to itemizers and nonitemizers) for TRICARE supplemental premiums or enrollment fees. Directs the Director of the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Armed Services, 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.
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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Referred to House Armed Services
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
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| Feb. 25, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) |