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Bill115th CongressFiled May 4, 2017Taxation
H.R. 2372

Veterans Equal Treatment Ensures Relief and Access Now Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 15, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 2, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Veterans Equal Treatment Ensures Relief and Access Now Act or the VETERAN Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to specify that, for the purpose of determining eligibility for the premium assistance tax credit, an individual may not be treated as eligible for coverage under certain Department of Veterans Affairs health insurance programs unless the individual is enrolled in the program.

The bill applies to the premium assistance credit under current law for tax years ending after 2013 and, if the American Health Care Act of 2017 is enacted, the modified premium assistance credit that would take effect under that bill after 2019.

(Under current law, the premium assistance tax credit is a refundable tax credit provided to eligible individuals and families to subsidize the purchase of health insurance plans through an exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Individuals eligible for minimum essential health coverage from certain sources other than the individual insurance market are not eligible for the credit.)

What just happenedFeb 6, 2018

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 301.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3](R-TX)Sponsor
38 cosponsors38 R
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  1. Feb 6, 2018Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 301.

  2. Feb 5, 2018Calendars

    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  3. Jun 15, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  4. Jun 15, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  5. Jun 15, 2017FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by voice vote. (text: CR H4925)

  6. Jun 15, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.(text: CR H4925)

  7. Jun 15, 2017FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  8. Jun 15, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2372.

  9. Jun 15, 2017FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2372 and H.R. 2579, with 1 hour of general debate for each bill. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except a motion to recommit with or without instructions on each bill. Both measures will be considered read and are closed to amendments.

  10. Jun 15, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 379. (consideration: CR H4925-4929)

  11. Jun 12, 2017FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 379 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2372 and H.R. 2579. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2372 and H.R. 2579, with 1 hour of general debate for each bill. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except a motion to recommit with or without instructions on each bill. Both measures will be considered read and are closed to amendments.

  12. Jun 2, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 106.

  13. Jun 2, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-159.

    Ways and Means Committee
  14. Jun 2, 2017Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-159.

    Ways and Means Committee
  15. May 4, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  16. May 4, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. May 4, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJun 15, 201736

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 2, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Veterans Equal Treatment Ensures Relief and Access Now Act or the VETERAN Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to specify that, for the purpose of determining eligibility for the premium assistance tax credit, an individual may not be treated as eligible for coverage under certain Department of Veterans Affairs health insurance programs unless the individual is enrolled in the program.

The bill applies to the premium assistance credit under current law for tax years ending after 2013 and, if the American Health Care Act of 2017 is enacted, the modified premium assistance credit that would take effect under that bill after 2019.

(Under current law, the premium assistance tax credit is a refundable tax credit provided to eligible individuals and families to subsidize the purchase of health insurance plans through an exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Individuals eligible for minimum essential health coverage from certain sources other than the individual insurance market are not eligible for the credit.)

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jun 2, 201717

Veterans Equal Treatment Ensures Relief and Access Now Act or the VETERAN Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to specify that, for the purpose of determining eligibility for the premium assistance tax credit, an individual may not be treated as eligible for coverage under certain Department of Veterans Affairs health insurance programs unless the individual is enrolled in the program.

The bill applies to the premium assistance credit under current law for tax years ending after 2013 and, if the American Health Care Act of 2017 is enacted, the modified premium assistance credit that would take effect under that bill after 2019.

(Under current law, the premium assistance tax credit is a refundable tax credit provided to eligible individuals and families to subsidize the purchase of health insurance plans through an exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Individuals eligible for minimum essential health coverage from certain sources other than the individual insurance market are not eligible for the credit.)

Introduced in HouseMay 4, 2017

Veterans Equal Treatment Ensures Relief and Access Now Act or the VETERAN Act

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to specify that, for the purpose of determining eligibility for the premium assistance tax credit, an individual may not be treated as eligible for coverage under certain Department of Veterans Affairs health insurance programs unless the individual is enrolled in the program.

The bill applies to the premium assistance credit under current law beginning after 2017 and, if the American Health Care Act of 2017 is enacted, the modified premium assistance credit that would take effect under that bill after 2019.

(Under current law, the premium assistance tax credit is a refundable tax credit provided to eligible individuals and families to subsidize the purchase of health insurance plans through an exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Individuals eligible for minimum essential health coverage from certain sources other than the individual insurance market are not eligible for the credit.)

Veterans Equal Treatment Ensures Relief and Access Now Act — Informed