H.R. 879 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act
H.R. 879 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 11, 2015, sponsored by Frank C. Guinta with 141 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
- Feb 11, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 141
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act This bill repeals, effective for taxable years beginning after 2017, the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high-cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans). The reporting requirement for such plans is also repealed for calendar years beginning after 2014.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Frank C. Guinta (R-NH). Co-sponsors: 141 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 11, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 27, 2015)
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- H.R. 5946: United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act of 2016
- 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
Committees
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