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H.R.6312: PHIT Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 6, 2018
- Latest Major Action July 19, 2018
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Versions
- Reported in House - July 19, 2018
- Introduced in House - July 6, 2018
Bill Summary
Personal Health Investment Today Act or the PHIT Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a medical care tax deduction for qualified sports and fitness expenses. The deduction applies to amounts paid for: (1) fitness facility memberships, (2) physical exercise or activity programs, and (3) safety equipment for use in a physical exercise or activity program. The overall deduction is limited to $500 per year (twice the amount in...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 19, 2018 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 655.
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| July 19, 2018 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-846.
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| July 11, 2018 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 7.
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| July 11, 2018 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| July 6, 2018 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| July 6, 2018 |
Introduced in the House by Jason Smith (R-Mo.) |