H.R. 2073 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Small Business Health Insurance Promotion Act of 2005
H.R. 2073 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 4, 2005, sponsored by John Barrow with 107 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
- May 4, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 107
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Small Business Health Insurance Promotion Act of 2005 - 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
John Barrow (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 107 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 4, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. (May 23, 2005)
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- S. 3504: Fetus Farming Prohibition Act of 2006
Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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