United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 8450 — To treat certain face coverings and disinfectants as medical expenses for purposes of certain Federal tax benefits.

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

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  3. Died in session

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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Summary

Allows a medical expense tax deduction for face masks, surface disinfectants, and hand sanitizers during the period of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency beginning on the enactment of this bill and ending when the COVID-19 emergency period has terminated.

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Action History

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

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Taxation Cardiovascular and respiratory health Emergency medical services and trauma care Employee benefits and pensions Health care costs and insurance Health care coverage and access Health promotion and preventive care Health technology, devices, supplies Income tax deductions Infectious and parasitic diseases
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8450 do?
Allows a medical expense tax deduction for face masks, surface disinfectants, and hand sanitizers during the period of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency beginning on the enactment of this bill and ending when the COVID-19 emergency period has terminated.
Who sponsors HR 8450?
HR 8450 is sponsored by John Curtis (R).
What is the current status of HR 8450?
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.
Where can I track HR 8450?
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