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SAFE at Work Act of 2020

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6219

Safeguarding Americans From Epidemics at Work Act of 2020 or SAFE at Work Act of 2020

This bill allows employers a tax credit through 2021 for their employees who telework at least 12 regularly scheduled business days during a month. It also reinstates in 2020 and 2021 the 2% floor on miscellaneous itemized tax deductions and the overall limitation on itemized deductions.

Current Status of Bill HR 6219

Bill HR 6219 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2020. Bill HR 6219 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 12, 2020.  Bill HR 6219's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of March 12, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6219

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6219

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

- Business expenses
- Commuting
- Income tax credits
- Income tax deductions
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6219

SAFE at Work Act of 2020
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for telework, and for other purposes.
SAFE at Work Act of 2020
Safeguarding Americans From Epidemics at Work Act of 2020

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