H.R. 7086 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Tax Fairness for Workers Act
H.R. 7086 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Oct 23, 2018, sponsored by Conor Lamb with 22 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
- Oct 23, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 22
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Tax Fairness for Workers Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses. (An above-the-line deduction is subtracted from gross income and is available whether or not a taxpayer itemizes other deductions.) The bill also reinstates the miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses attributable to the performance of services as an employee.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Conor Lamb (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 22 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 23, 2018
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Oct 23, 2018)
Other Taxation bills in the 115th Congress
- H.R. 3823: Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017
- H.R. 1: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
- H.R. 25: FairTax Act of 2017
- H.R. 173: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017
- 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
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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