Supporting America’s First Responders Act of 2019
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 6, 2019)
Supporting America's First Responders Act of 2019
This bill allows a deduction from gross income (above-the-line deduction) for expenses of first responders up to $500. Those expenses are for (1) tuition or fees for professional development courses related to service as a first responder, or (2) uniforms used by the first responder. The bill defines "first responder" as any individual who is a law enforcement officer, firefighter, paramedic, or emergency medical technician for at least 1,000 hours during the taxable year.
What just happenedDec 6, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseDec 6, 2019
- Dec 6, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Dec 6, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 6, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House