House Bill 373
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To treat certain face coverings and disinfectants as medical expenses for purposes of certain Federal tax benefits.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 21, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
373
Congress
117
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
This bill allows a medical expense tax deduction for face masks and hand sanitizers during the period of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency beginning on the enactment of this bill and ending when the COVID-19 emergency period has terminated.
January 21, 2021
01/21/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
01/21/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
01/21/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:33 PM