HR-5342 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-12-06IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
2019-12-06IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Taxation
See Subjects
  • Employment and training programs
  • Fires
  • First responders and emergency personnel
  • Health personnel
  • Income tax deductions
  • Inflation and prices
  • Law enforcement officers

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