US HB2649 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on July 26 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-07-26 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Pending: House Ways And Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 26 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-07-26 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Pending: House Ways And Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2011 or the PHIT Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a medical care tax deduction for up to $1,000 ($2,000 for married couples filing jointly or heads of household) of qualified sports and fitness expenses. Defines "qualified sports and fitness expenses" as amounts paid for fitness center memberships, physical exercise programs, and exercise equipment.
Title
Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2011
Sponsors
| Rep. Kevin Brady [R-TX] | Rep. Joe Baca [D-CA] | Rep. Joe Barton [R-TX] | Sen. Marsha Blackburn [R-TN] |
| Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR] | Rep. Suzanne Bonamici [D-OR] | Rep. Dan Boren [D-OK] | Rep. Kathy Castor [D-FL] |
| Rep. Lacy Clay [D-MO] | Rep. John Culberson [R-TX] | Rep. Jim Gerlach [R-PA] | Rep. Gene Green [D-TX] |
| Rep. Andy Harris [R-MD] | Rep. Eddie Johnson [D-TX] | Rep. Ron Kind [D-WI] | Rep. Mike McIntyre [D-NC] |
| Rep. Grace Napolitano [D-CA] | Rep. William Owens [D-NY] | Rep. Ron Paul [R-TX] | Rep. Todd Platts [R-PA] |
| Rep. Mike Quigley [D-IL] | Rep. David Roe [R-TN] | Rep. C.A. Ruppersberger [D-MD] | Rep. Aaron Schock [R-IL] |
| Rep. David Scott [D-GA] | Rep. Bill Shuster [R-PA] | Rep. John Sullivan [R-OK] | Rep. Steve Womack [R-AR] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-26 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2649/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr2649/BILLS-112hr2649ih.pdf |
