H.R. 1634 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Workforce Health Improvement Program Act of 2005
H.R. 1634 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 14, 2005, sponsored by Zach Wamp with 101 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 14, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 101
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Workforce Health Improvement Program Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the gross income of employees: (1) the value of any on-premises employer-provided athletic facility; and (2) fees or membership expenses paid to an athletic or fitness facility by an employer for its employees. Allows employers a tax deduction for fees or dues paid to an athletic or fitness facility.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Zach Wamp (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 41 Democrats, 60 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 14, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Apr 14, 2005)
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