Hire More Heroes Act of 2015

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:30:35Z

Explore the details of House Bill 61 Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Taxation. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:30 PM

Congressional Summary of HJRES 61

Hire More Heroes Act of 2015

This joint resolution amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt any employee with coverage under a health care program administered by the Department of Defense, including the TRICARE program, or by the Department of Veterans Affairs from classification as an eligible employee of an applicable large employer for purposes of the employer mandate under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide eligible employees with minimum essential health care coverage.

The budgetary effects of this joint resolution are not entered on either PAYGO scorecard under the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010.

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Current Status of Bill HJRES 61

Bill HJRES 61 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 23, 2015. Bill HJRES 61 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on July 23, 2015. Bill HJRES 61's most recent activity was Motion by Senator McConnell to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 2685) made in Senate. (consideration: CR S6916; text: CR S6916) as of September 24, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 61

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 61

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

- Employee benefits and pensions

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Military medicine

- Sales and excise taxes

- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 61

Hire More Heroes Act of 2015

Amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Hire More Heroes Act of 2015