Health Equity Act of 2013
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 24, 2013)
Health Equity Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) make permanent the tax deduction allowed to self-employed individuals for health insurance costs; (2) allow a new tax deduction for the health care insurance costs of a taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, and dependents; and (3) expand the tax deduction for medical expenses to include costs for a membership in a fitness program or athletic club, fitness equipment, or weight loss program up to $1,200 in a taxable year and allow tax-free reimbursements for such expenses up to $1,200 a year under flexible spending arrangements and health reimbursement arrangements.
What just happenedJul 24, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 24, 2013
- Jul 24, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Jul 24, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 24, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House