S 1644
112th Congress
Senate
Taxation
Employee benefits and pensions
Health promotion and preventive care
Income tax deductions
Income tax exclusion
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Sports and recreation facilities
Worker safety and health
Workforce Health Improvement Program Act of 2011
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 4, 2011
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6092)
Oct 4, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6091-6092)
Oct 4, 2011
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Workforce Health Improvement Program Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the gross income of employees: (1) the value of any on-premises employer-provided athletic facility; and (2) fees, dues, or membership expenses paid to an athletic or fitness facility by an employer for its employees, but not exceeding $900 per employee per year.
Allows employers a tax deduction for fees, dues, or membership expenses paid to an athletic or fitness facility. Limits the amount of such deduction to $900 per employee per year.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6092)
Committees of jurisdiction
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