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Self-Employed Health Insurance Fairness Act of 2001

1/16/2023, 11:03 PM

Congressional Summary of S 29

Self-Employed Health Insurance Fairness Act of 2001 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a deduction for 100 percent of a self-employed individual's health insurance costs for himself or herself, spouse, and dependents, unless such individual participates in an employer-maintained health plan. (Current law provides for a phased-in 100 percent deduction and disallowance upon participation eligibility.)

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Current Status of Bill S 29

Bill S 29 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2001. Bill S 29 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on January 22, 2001.  Bill S 29's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S302) as of January 22, 2001

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 29

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
56
Democrat Cosponsors
27
Republican Cosponsors
29
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 29

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

- Business income tax
- Commerce
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Health
- Health insurance
- Income tax
- Insurance premiums
- Labor and Employment
- Medical economics
- Personal income tax
- Self-employed
- Tax deductions

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 29

Self-Employed Health Insurance Fairness Act of 2001
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for 100 percent of the health insurance costs of self-employed individuals.
Self-Employed Health Insurance Fairness Act of 2001

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