H.R. 765 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Fair Care for the Uninsured Act of 2005
H.R. 765 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 10, 2005, sponsored by Mark Kennedy with 49 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
- Feb 10, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 49
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Fair Care for the Uninsured Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a refundable tax credit for health insurance paid for the benefit of a taxpayer, his spouse, and dependents (no more than two). Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make advance payments of credit amounts to the provider of the taxpayer's health insurance.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark Kennedy (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 40 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 10, 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. (Mar 22, 2005)
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