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H.R. 2625 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act of 2009

H.R. 2625 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on May 21, 2009, sponsored by Jim McDermott with 133 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 21, 2009
Co-sponsors
133
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exclude from an employee's gross income employer-provided accident and health plan benefits extended to a domestic partner or non-dependent, non-spouse beneficiary eligible to receive such benefits under an employer plan (i.e., "eligible beneficiary"); (2) exempt such benefits paid to eligible beneficiaries from applicable employmen…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jim McDermott (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 131 Democrats, 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 21, 2009
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (May 21, 2009)

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