H.R. 475 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include vaccines against seasonal influenza within the definition of taxable vaccines.
H.R. 475 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Feb 4, 2013, sponsored by Jim Gerlach with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 4, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Taxation
- Public law
- Public Law 113-15
What it does
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to add vaccines against seasonal influenza to the list of those vaccines subject to the excise tax on taxable vaccines. Makes this Act applicable to sales and uses of such vaccines on or after the later of: (1) the first day of the first month which begins more than four weeks after the enactment of this Act, or (2) the date on which the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) lists any va…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Gerlach (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2013
- Passed the HouseJun 18, 2013
- Passed the SenateJun 19, 2013
- Sent to the PresidentJun 21, 2013
- Became lawJun 25, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-15. (Jun 25, 2013)
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