Introduced in House Passed House Introduced in Senate Passed Senate To President Became Law
12/06/2019          

Supporting America's Teachers Act of 2019

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12/13/2019 Introduced in House Open
12/06/2019 Introduced in House Open

            


116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 5352


To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the above-the-line deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers.


IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 6, 2019

Mr. Horsford introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means


A BILL

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the above-the-line deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Supporting America’s Teachers Act of 2019”.

SEC. 2. Increase in deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers.

(a) Increase.—Section 62(a)(2)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking “$250” and inserting “$500”.

(b) Conforming amendment.—Section 62(d)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—

(1) by striking “2015” and inserting “2019”,

(2) by striking “$250” and inserting “$500”, and

(3) in subparagraph (B), by striking “2014” and inserting “2018”.

(c) Effective date.—The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018.


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Steven Horsford D-NV 12/06/2019 Sponsor
Date Branch Action
12/06/2019 President Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.Action By: House of Representatives
12/06/2019 President Introduced in HouseAction By: House of Representatives
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There is one summary for H.R.5352. View summaries Shown Here:Introduced in House (12/06/2019) Supporting America's Teachers Act of 2019 This bill increases the tax deduction for the expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers from $250 to $500.
Shown Here:Introduced in House (12/06/2019) Supporting America's Teachers Act of 2019 This bill increases the tax deduction for the expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers from $250 to $500.
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