H.R. 4356 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Small Business Health Insurance Promotion Act of 2004
H.R. 4356 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on May 12, 2004, sponsored by Max Sandlin Jr. with 103 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
- May 12, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 103
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Small Business Health Insurance Promotion Act of 2004 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain small employers (not more than 50 employees) a business tax credit equal to 50 percent of amounts paid by such employers for the health care coverage of their employees under a qualified health pooling arrangement.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Max Sandlin Jr. (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 103 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 12, 2004
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. (Jun 25, 2004)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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