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PHIT Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 7:58 AM

Congressional Summary of S 786

Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2023 or the PHIT Act of 2023

This bill 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 participating in a physical activity, including (1) fitness facility memberships, (2) physical exercise or activity programs, or (3) equipment for a physical exercise or activity program.

Current Status of Bill S 786

Bill S 786 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2023. Bill S 786 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 14, 2023.  Bill S 786's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S774-775) as of March 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 786

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
17
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
9
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 786

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 786

PHIT Act of 2023
PHIT Act of 2023
Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care.

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