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H.R.3889: OPTION Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 21, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 22, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Offering Patients True Individualized Options Act of 2009 or the OPTION Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) eliminate restrictions on the tax deduction for medical expenses; (2) expand health care savings accounts (HSAs) and increase the maximum contribution level for such accounts; (3) allow physicians a tax credit for providing charity care; and (4) extend continuation coverage under COBRA (health insurance continuation...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Ways and Means, 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 Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Education and Labor
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Oct. 21, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Paul Broun (R-Ga.) |