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Introduced
07/11/2017
07/11/2017
In Committee
07/11/2017
07/11/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Addressing Affordability for More Americans Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the health care premium assistance refundable tax credit, to: (1) expand eligibility for the credit by defining an "applicable taxpayer" as a taxpayer whose household income for the year does not exceed 800% of the federal poverty line (currently 400%), (2) specify the applicable premium percentages for the credit for taxpayers with incomes that are from 400% to 800% of the federal poverty line, and (3) specify the dollar limitations for the recapture of excess advance payments of the credit from such taxpayers.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand eligibility for the health care premium assistance refundable tax credit. Specifically, it (1) increases the maximum household income threshold to qualify for the credit from 400% to 800% of the federal poverty line, (2) specifies the applicable premium percentages for taxpayers with incomes between 400% and 800% of the poverty line, and (3) increases the dollar limitations on the recapture of excess advance payments of the credit for taxpayers with incomes between 400% and 800% of the poverty line. The amendments made by this bill would apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 07/11/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1529/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1529/BILLS-115s1529is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1529/BILLS-115s1529is.pdf.pdf |
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