Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act
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HR 879 — Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act
Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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This bill died with 114th 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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Summary
Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act This bill repeals, effective for taxable years beginning after 2017, the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high-cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans). The reporting requirement for such plans is also repealed for calendar years beginning after 2014.
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Read HR 879 on the official United States source →Action History
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1126)
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House
Sponsors
- Frank Guinta · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Not signed on (546)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 879 do?
- Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act This bill repeals, effective for taxable years beginning after 2017, the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high-cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans). The reporting requirement for such plans is also repealed for calendar years beginning after 2014.
- Who sponsors HR 879?
- HR 879 is sponsored by Frank Guinta (R).
- What is the current status of HR 879?
- This bill died with 114th 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.
- Where can I track HR 879?
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