H.R. 2177 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
HELPS Retirees Act of 2005
H.R. 2177 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 5, 2005, sponsored by Chris Chocola with 120 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 5, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 120
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Healthcare Enhancement for Local Public Safety Retirees Act of 2005 or the HELPS Retirees Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow retired public safety officers to elect an annual exclusion from gross income up to $5,000 for distributions from governmental retirement plans for the payment of accident or health insurance or long-term care insurance.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chris Chocola (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 45 Democrats, 74 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 5, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (May 5, 2005)
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