H.R. 1231 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums.
H.R. 1231 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 12, 2003, sponsored by Tom Davis III with 342 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 12, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 342
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit: (1) Federal civilian and military retirees to pay Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and TRICARE supplemental premiums on a pretax basis; and (2) a deduction (available to itemizers and nonitemizers) for TRICARE supplemental premiums and enrollment fees. Sets an implementation deadline of the first open enrollment period beginning not less than 90 days following enactment.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Davis III (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 186 Democrats, 155 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 12, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 108-585, Part I. (Jul 7, 2004)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Armed Services Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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