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Supporting America’s First Responders Act of 2019
10/28/2022, 1:46 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 5342
Supporting America's First Responders Act of 2019
This bill allows a deduction from gross income (above-the-line deduction) for expenses of first responders up to $500. Those expenses are for (1) tuition or fees for professional development courses related to service as a first responder, or (2) uniforms used by the first responder. The bill defines "first responder" as any individual who is a law enforcement officer, firefighter, paramedic, or emergency medical technician for at least 1,000 hours during the taxable year.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5342
Bill HR 5342 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 6, 2019. Bill HR 5342 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 6, 2019. Bill HR 5342's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of December 6, 2019
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5342
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5342
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationPotential Impact Areas
- Employment and training programs
- Fires
- First responders and emergency personnel
- Health personnel
- Income tax deductions
- Inflation and prices
- Law enforcement officers
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5342
Supporting America’s First Responders Act of 2019
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain expenses of first responders as an above-the-line deduction.
Supporting America’s First Responders Act of 2019
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5342
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