HR 7819
Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2020
Take action
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to prevent healthcare providers from being penalized for tax purposes related to financial assistance received during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, it ensures that funds distributed through the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund are not considered taxable income. The bill clarifies that expenses related to these funds should be calculated as usual, without considering the income exclusion. This legislation seeks to alleviate financial burdens on healthcare providers who received substantial aid during the public health crisis.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Cynthia Axne
Cosponsors
Abby Finkenauer
Anthony Brindisi
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.