US HB1679 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 12 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-12 - 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 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-12 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Pending: House Ways And Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Allows a medical care tax deduction for up to $1,000 ($2,000 for a joint return or a head of household) of qualified sports and fitness expenses per year. The bill defines "qualified sports and fitness expenses" as amounts paid exclusively for the sole purpose of participating in a physical activity, including (1) fitness facility memberships, (2) physical exercise or activity programs, and (3) equipment for a physical exercise or activity program.
Title
PHIT Act of 2019 Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2019
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-12 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
| 2019-03-12 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB680 (Same As) 2019-03-06 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Subjects
Health care costs and insurance
Health promotion and preventive care
Income tax deductions
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Taxation
Health promotion and preventive care
Income tax deductions
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Taxation
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1679/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1679/BILLS-116hr1679ih.pdf |
