H.R. 1545 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act of 2005
H.R. 1545 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 12, 2005, sponsored by Chris Cannon with 42 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 12, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 42
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to qualify dietary supplements and meal replacement products that are authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to make certain health claims as tax deductible medical expenses.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chris Cannon (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 22 Democrats, 20 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 12, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Apr 12, 2005)
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