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PHIT Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2369| House 
| Updated: 3/26/2025
Mike Kelly

Mike Kelly

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (23)
Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Robert F. Onder (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Brian Jack (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)John J. McGuire (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act, seeks to promote public health and prevent diseases, particularly those related to being overweight or obese. Its primary purpose is to encourage healthier lifestyles by providing financial incentives and easing the burden of engaging in physical fitness activities for individuals and families. The legislation achieves this by amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care . This allows taxpayers to deduct "qualified sports and fitness expenses," which include memberships at fitness facilities, participation in physical exercise programs, and certain equipment. There is an overall dollar limitation of $1,000 per taxpayer, or $2,000 for those filing a joint return or as a head of household. Specific criteria define what constitutes a "fitness facility" and what types of equipment are eligible, with exclusions for private clubs or facilities primarily offering activities like golf or hunting. Amounts paid for apparel or footwear are only included if necessary for a specific physical activity and not used for other purposes, and single items of sports equipment (excluding exercise equipment) are capped at $250. These amendments will apply to taxable years beginning after the Act's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1679
PHIT Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3109
PHIT Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1582
PHIT Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6312
PHIT Act
Mar 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1144
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1679
    PHIT Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3109
    PHIT Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1582
    PHIT Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6312
    PHIT Act


  • March 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1144
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-1144: PHIT Act of 2025

PHIT Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2369| House 
| Updated: 3/26/2025
This bill, titled the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act, seeks to promote public health and prevent diseases, particularly those related to being overweight or obese. Its primary purpose is to encourage healthier lifestyles by providing financial incentives and easing the burden of engaging in physical fitness activities for individuals and families. The legislation achieves this by amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care . This allows taxpayers to deduct "qualified sports and fitness expenses," which include memberships at fitness facilities, participation in physical exercise programs, and certain equipment. There is an overall dollar limitation of $1,000 per taxpayer, or $2,000 for those filing a joint return or as a head of household. Specific criteria define what constitutes a "fitness facility" and what types of equipment are eligible, with exclusions for private clubs or facilities primarily offering activities like golf or hunting. Amounts paid for apparel or footwear are only included if necessary for a specific physical activity and not used for other purposes, and single items of sports equipment (excluding exercise equipment) are capped at $250. These amendments will apply to taxable years beginning after the Act's enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1679
PHIT Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3109
PHIT Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1582
PHIT Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6312
PHIT Act
Mar 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1144
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1679
    PHIT Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3109
    PHIT Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1582
    PHIT Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6312
    PHIT Act


  • March 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1144
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mike Kelly

Mike Kelly

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (23)
Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Robert F. Onder (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Brian Jack (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)John J. McGuire (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-1144: PHIT Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted