H.R. 5262 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Tax Free Health Savings Act of 2006
H.R. 5262 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 2, 2006, sponsored by Eric Cantor with 53 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
- May 2, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 53
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Tax Free Health Savings Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow individual taxpayers a tax deduction for high deductible health plan premiums, a tax credit for employment taxes related to the payment of such premiums, and a refundable tax credit for the coverage costs under a high deductible health plan: (2) direct the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a program for advance payments of tax credit amou…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Eric Cantor (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 53 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 2, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (May 2, 2006)
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