US HB1498 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on March 12 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-03-12 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Pending: House Ways And Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 12 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-03-12 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Pending: House Ways And Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Freedom From Unnecessary Litigation Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow a tax credit for insurance purchased to cover the costs of a negative outcome from surgery, including negative outcomes caused by physician malpractice; and (2) exclude from gross income medical malpractice awards granted in binding arbitration.
Title
Freedom From Unnecessary Litigation Act of 2009
Sponsors
| Rep. Ron Paul [R-TX] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-12 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | |
| 2009-03-12 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E665) |
Subjects
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
Civil actions and liability
Health care costs and insurance
Health care quality
Income tax credits
Income tax deductions
Surgery and anesthesia
Taxation
Civil actions and liability
Health care costs and insurance
Health care quality
Income tax credits
Income tax deductions
Surgery and anesthesia
Taxation
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/1498/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr1498/BILLS-111hr1498ih.pdf |
