H.R. 878 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act
H.R. 878 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jan 30, 2019, sponsored by Anthony G. Brown with 75 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 30, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 75
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act This bill modifies the tax deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers to (1) increase from $250 to $500 the annual limit on the expenses that may be deducted, and (2) require the limit to be adjusted for inflation after 2019.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Anthony G. Brown (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 74 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 30, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jan 30, 2019)
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Committees
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