PHIT Act of 2019
- Last Action
- 3/12/2019
Actions
- 2019-03-12Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2019-03-12Introduced in House
- 2019-03-12Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-03-12 (00)
Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2019 or the PHIT Act of 2019
This bill allows a medical care tax deduction for up to $1,000 ($2,000 for a joint return or a head of household) of qualified sports and fitness expenses per year. The bill defines "qualified sports and fitness expenses" as amounts paid exclusively for the sole purpose of participating in a physical activity, including (1) fitness facility memberships, (2) physical exercise or activity programs, and (3) equipment for a physical exercise or activity program.
Cosponsors (20)
- Mike Kelly (R-PA)
- Elise Stefanik (R-NY)
- Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
- Terri Sewell (D-AL)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Bill Johnson (R-OH)
- David Roe (R-TN)
- Filemon Vela (D-TX)
- Rodney Davis (R-IL)
- John Curtis (R-UT)
- Darren Soto (D-FL)
- Alexander Mooney (R-WV)
- Kathleen Rice (D-NY)
- C. A. Ruppersberger (D-MD)
- Bruce Westerman (R-AR)
- MIKE DOYLE (D-PA)
- Nanette Barragan (D-CA)
- JOHN SHIMKUS (R-IL)
- PETER DEFAZIO (D-OR)
- Seth Moulton (D-MA)
Subjects
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Income tax deductions
- Physical fitness and lifestyle
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