No Tax Breaks for Radical Corporate Activism Act

3/12/2025, 4:48 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1208

Bill 119 hr 1208, also known as the "Employee Expense Reimbursement Act," aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Specifically, this bill seeks to deny the trade or business expense deduction for the reimbursement of employee costs related to child gender transition procedures or travel expenses incurred to obtain an abortion.

If passed, this legislation would impact businesses that currently reimburse employees for these specific expenses. The bill would prevent these businesses from deducting these reimbursements as trade or business expenses on their taxes.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to prevent taxpayer dollars from being used to fund procedures or travel related to child gender transitions or abortions. They believe that these are personal expenses that should not be subsidized by businesses or taxpayers. Opponents of the bill argue that it unfairly targets and discriminates against individuals seeking these specific medical procedures. They argue that employees should have the right to access these services without fear of financial repercussions or discrimination from their employers. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1208 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the intersection of personal medical decisions, employer responsibilities, and tax policy. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have if it becomes law.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1208

Bill HR 1208 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2025. Bill HR 1208 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 11, 2025.  Bill HR 1208's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of February 11, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1208

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1208

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1208

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the trade or business expense deduction for the reimbursement of employee costs of child gender transition procedure or travel to obtain an abortion.To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the trade or business expense deduction for the reimbursement of employee costs of child gender transition procedure or travel to obtain an abortion.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1208

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Brian J. Mast
Florida(Republican)

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