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Read. Follow. Verify.House Subcommittee Hearing on Tax-Related Health Care Proposals
Record date · January 1, 2016
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What This Bill Does
The House Ways and Means on Health held a 'Member Day' hearing on May 17, 2016, to allow members of Congress to present their legislative proposals regarding tax policies related to health care. The hearing featured four panels of representatives discussing various health-related tax ideas.
This hearing served as a formal platform for members of Congress to introduce tax-related health care legislative concepts for potential future consideration by the Ways and Means Committee.
Who It Affects
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Members of Congress
Members were provided a platform to present their legislative proposals for potential committee consideration.
Healthcare organizations
Various groups submitted written statements for the record regarding how tax policies impact their specific sectors.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on May 17, 2016, in Room 1100 of the Longworth House Office Building.
- The hearing was a 'Member Day' session, allowing members of Congress to present their own legislative proposals.
- The hearing was divided into four panels of witnesses, consisting entirely of members of Congress.
- The Subcommittee received numerous written submissions for the record from various organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Organized Dentistry Coalition, and the Yoga Alliance.
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- The hearing was presided over by Subcommittee Chairman Pat Tiberi.
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Increased Member Engagement
The Chairman noted that this was the first Member Day hearing held by the subcommittee in years, indicating a shift toward more open member participation in the tax policy process.
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