H.R. 2351 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Health Savings Account Availability Act
H.R. 2351 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jun 5, 2003, sponsored by Bill Thomas with 52 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 5, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 52
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Health Savings Account Availability Act - (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a limited deduction (to both itemizers and nonitemizers) for contributions to health savings accounts (accounts for medical expenses for anyone, except those with an individual deductible under $500 or $1,000 for a family). Provides for cost-of-living adjustments to such amounts.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Thomas (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 47 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 5, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 89. (Jun 25, 2003)
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Other Taxation bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 2: Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003
- H.R. 1308: Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004
- H.R. 982: To clarify the tax treatment of bonds and other obligations issued by the Government of American…
- H.R. 4520: American Jobs Creation Act of 2004
- S. 150: Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act
- H.R. 5365: To treat certain arrangements maintained by the YMCA Retirement Fund as church plans for the…
- H.R. 5394: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the taxation of arrow components.
- S. 2: Jobs and Growth Tax Act of 2003
- H.R. 7: Charitable Giving Act of 2003
- H.R. 8: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2003
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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