United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 2714 — AMISH Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The AMISH Act allows tax credits or refunds for certain religious employees opposing insurance taxes.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax credits or refunds to employees of specific religious faiths that oppose participation in federal insurance programs. It enables them to reclaim federal insurance taxes deducted from their wages.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers from specific religious groups could reclaim taxes related to federal insurance they oppose.

Summary

Act to exempt religious Members and Individuals from Social Security and Healthcare taxes Act or the AMISH Act This bill allows an employee, based on a conscientious, faith based objection, to apply for a credit or refund of deductions from that employee's wages for Social Security and Medicare taxes, provided that the employee waives all related federal benefits thereto.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2714 do?
Act to exempt religious Members and Individuals from Social Security and Healthcare taxes Act or the AMISH Act This bill allows an employee, based on a conscientious, faith based objection, to apply for a credit or refund of deductions from that employee's wages for Social Security and Medicare taxes, provided that the employee waives all related federal benefits thereto.
Who sponsors HR 2714?
HR 2714 is sponsored by Gibbs, Bob (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2714?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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