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Make Billionaires Pay Act

USA116th CongressS-4490| Senate 
| Updated: 8/6/2020
Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

Independent Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (2)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Make Billionaires Pay Act This bill establishes a tax on the wealth increases of individuals with more than $1 billion in net assets during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to pay the out-of-pocket expenses of individuals receiving medically-necessary care or services for a period of one year. First, the bill requires individuals with net assets of more than $1 billion on December 31, 2020, to pay a tax of 60% on the amount equal to the lesser of (1) the increase in value of their net assets during the period beginning on March 18, 2020, through such date, or (2) the value of their net assets that is greater than $1 billion. The Department of the Treasury must establish rules for the application of this tax to married individuals and this tax is not deductible for the purpose of federal income tax. Further, the bill covers the costs for services provided through public or private health insurance and to uninsured individuals, including prescription drugs and care related to COVID-19, for a period of one year beginning on the date of enactment of this bill. Health insurance plans are prohibited from increasing the cost-sharing requirements of plans while this program is in effect and HHS must report to Congress on the program on a weekly basis.
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Timeline
Aug 6, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Aug 6, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Oct 6, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • August 6, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 6, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • October 6, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6906: Health Care Emergency Guarantee Act
  • HR 116-8020: Make Billionaires Pay Act
  • S 116-3790: Health Care Emergency Guarantee Act
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDebt collectionDrug therapyEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHome and outpatient careImmunology and vaccinationIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareMilitary medicineMinority healthPrescription drugsProperty taxTax administration and collection, taxpayersVeterans' medical care

Make Billionaires Pay Act

USA116th CongressS-4490| Senate 
| Updated: 8/6/2020
Make Billionaires Pay Act This bill establishes a tax on the wealth increases of individuals with more than $1 billion in net assets during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to pay the out-of-pocket expenses of individuals receiving medically-necessary care or services for a period of one year. First, the bill requires individuals with net assets of more than $1 billion on December 31, 2020, to pay a tax of 60% on the amount equal to the lesser of (1) the increase in value of their net assets during the period beginning on March 18, 2020, through such date, or (2) the value of their net assets that is greater than $1 billion. The Department of the Treasury must establish rules for the application of this tax to married individuals and this tax is not deductible for the purpose of federal income tax. Further, the bill covers the costs for services provided through public or private health insurance and to uninsured individuals, including prescription drugs and care related to COVID-19, for a period of one year beginning on the date of enactment of this bill. Health insurance plans are prohibited from increasing the cost-sharing requirements of plans while this program is in effect and HHS must report to Congress on the program on a weekly basis.
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Timeline
Aug 6, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Aug 6, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Oct 6, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • August 6, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 6, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • October 6, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

Independent Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (2)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6906: Health Care Emergency Guarantee Act
  • HR 116-8020: Make Billionaires Pay Act
  • S 116-3790: Health Care Emergency Guarantee Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDebt collectionDrug therapyEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHome and outpatient careImmunology and vaccinationIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareMilitary medicineMinority healthPrescription drugsProperty taxTax administration and collection, taxpayersVeterans' medical care