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116-hr-5342116th Congress

Supporting America’s First Responders Act of 2019

Sponsored By: Representative Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]

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Summary

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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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]

NJ • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Rose, Max [D-NY-11]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 12/10/2019

  • Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 12/11/2019

  • Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 12/11/2019

  • Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1]

    IA • D

    Sponsored 2/11/2020

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