H.R. 5218 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Matt's Health Insurance Plan Act of 2004
H.R. 5218 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Oct 5, 2004, sponsored by Dick Gephardt.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 5, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Matt's Health Insurance Plan Act of 2004 - Requires each employer to offer health insurance coverage constituting qualified health care to employees, former employees, and their families. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit equal to 60 percent of the amount paid or incurred by an employer during the taxable year to provide qualified health care (directly or otherwise) to employees, former employees, and thei…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 5, 2004
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2028-2029) (Nov 18, 2004)
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Committees
- Ways and Means Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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