H.R. 173 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017
H.R. 173 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 3, 2017, sponsored by Mike Kelly with 304 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 304
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Kelly (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 168 Democrats, 136 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jan 13, 2017)
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- H.R. 184: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2017
- S. 236: Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2017
- H.R. 247: Health Savings Account Expansion Act of 2017
- H.R. 367: Hearing Protection Act of 2017
- S. 407: Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act
- S. 540: Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017
- H.R. 631: Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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