H.R. 2050 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
H.R. 2050 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Apr 28, 2015, sponsored by Joe Courtney with 188 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 28, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 188
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Courtney (D-CT). Co-sponsors: 156 Democrats, 32 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 28, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (May 11, 2015)
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- H.R. 25: FairTax Act of 2015
- H.R. 30: Save American Workers Act of 2015
- H.R. 143: Patient Freedom Act of 2014
- H.R. 160: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015
- H.R. 173: Death Tax Repeal Act
- S. 183: Jobs and Premium Protection Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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