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- H.R.5342
H.R.5342: Supporting America's First Responders Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 6, 2019
- Latest Major Action Dec. 6, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Dec. 6, 2019
Bill Summary
Supporting America's First Responders Act of 2019 This bill allows a deduction from gross income (above-the-line deduction) for expenses of first responders up to $500. Those expenses are for (1) tuition or fees for professional development courses related to service as a first responder, or (2) uniforms used by the first responder. The bill defines "first responder" as any individual who is a law enforcement officer, firefighter, paramedic,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 6, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| Dec. 6, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.) |