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Supporting America’s First Responders Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-5342| House 
| Updated: 12/6/2019
Bill Pascrell

Bill Pascrell

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (4)
Max Rose (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Dec 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 6, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • December 6, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 6, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 116-3178: Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act
  • HR 116-5377: Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act
Employment and training programsFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelHealth personnelIncome tax deductionsInflation and pricesLaw enforcement officers

Supporting America’s First Responders Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-5342| House 
| Updated: 12/6/2019
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.
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Timeline
Dec 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 6, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • December 6, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 6, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill Pascrell

Bill Pascrell

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (4)
Max Rose (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 116-3178: Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act
  • HR 116-5377: Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Employment and training programsFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelHealth personnelIncome tax deductionsInflation and pricesLaw enforcement officers