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HOUSE 2714116th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

AMISH Act

Last Action
5/14/2019

Actions

  • 2019-05-14Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • 2019-05-14Introduced in House
  • 2019-05-14Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-05-14 (00)

Act to exempt religious Members and Individuals from Social Security and Healthcare taxes Act or the AMISH Act

This bill allows an employee, based on a conscientious, faith based objection, to apply for a credit or refund of deductions from that employee's wages for Social Security and Medicare taxes, provided that the employee waives all related federal benefits thereto.

Cosponsors (2)

  • Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH)
  • Mike Kelly (R-PA)

Subjects

  • Employment taxes
  • Income tax credits
  • Religion
  • Social security and elderly assistance
  • Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
  • Wages and earnings
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