S. 491 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act
S. 491 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 26, 2009, sponsored by Jim Webb with 48 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
- Feb 26, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 48
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit: (1) federal civilian and military retirees to pay Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and TRICARE supplemental premiums on a pretax basis (i.e., exclude premiums from gross income); and (2) a tax deduction (available to itemizers and nonitemizers) for TRICARE supplemental premiums or enrollment fees.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Webb (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 19 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 26, 2009
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2565) (Feb 26, 2009)
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Committees
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