About the bill
H.R. 2372 codifies a Department of Treasury regulation that allows veterans who are eligible for, but do not elect to be covered by, certain Veterans Affairs health programs to qualify for current law premium assistance tax credits. In addition, the bill amends H.R. 1628, the American Health Care Act (AHCA) of 2017, to provide the same rule with respect to the new credit for the purchase of health insurance.
According to the bill’s sponsor, “Our veterans have put their lives on the line to defend freedom and ...
Sponsor and status
- Introduced:
May 4, 2017
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Passed House (Senate next) on Jun 15, 2017
This bill passed in the House on June 15, 2017 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.
- Prognosis:
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15% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
History
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May 4, 2017
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Introduced
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May 24, 2017
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Considered by House Committee on Ways and Means
A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.
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Jun 2, 2017
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Ordered Reported
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Jun 15, 2017
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Passed House (Senate next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. The vote was by voice vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Pending
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Passed Senate
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Pending
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Signed by the President
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H.R. 2372 is a bill in the United States Congress.
A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.
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