H.R. 5365 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To treat certain arrangements maintained by the YMCA Retirement Fund as church plans for the purposes of certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5365 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Nov 16, 2004, sponsored by Phil English with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 16, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Taxation
- Public law
- Public Law 108-476
What it does
Provides that any retirement plan maintained by the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Retirement Fund as of January 1, 2003, shall be treated as a church plan under provisions relating to tax-exempt pension and other employee benefit plans of the Internal Revenue Code. Exempts YMCA retirement plans from certain limitations applicable to church plans.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Phil English (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 16, 2004
- Passed the HouseNov 19, 2004
- Passed the SenateDec 7, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentDec 10, 2004
- Became lawDec 21, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-476. (Dec 21, 2004)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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