House Bill 2516
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Freedom from the ACA Tax Penalty Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 18, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2516
Congress
115
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Freedom from the ACA Tax Penalty Act
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the requirement to maintain minimum essential health coverage (commonly referred to as the individual mandate) individuals who reside in a rating area in which the Department of Health and Human Services certifies that no qualified health plans are offered through an exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
May 18, 2017
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05/18/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
05/18/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:36:43 PM