H.R. 1734 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Access Technology Affordability Act of 2017
H.R. 1734 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Mar 27, 2017, sponsored by David Young with 87 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 27, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 87
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Access Technology Affordability Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a refundable tax credit equal to the amounts paid for qualified access technology for use by a blind individual who is the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, or any dependent of the taxpayer.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David Young (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 59 Democrats, 28 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 27, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Mar 27, 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
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- S. 540: Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification 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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