H.R. 847 is a bill about employer paid health insurance

[OzarkDem]

I just did a search at Thomas and this is what came up. Nothing about Christianity. Hoax? :shrug:

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c110:H.R.847:

110th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 847

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that amounts paid for employer-provided coverage under accident or health plans be included on W-2 Forms.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 6, 2007

Mr. COOPER introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that amounts paid for employer-provided coverage under accident or health plans be included on W-2 Forms.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the `Healthcare Disclosure Act of 2007'.

SEC. 2. AMOUNTS PAID FOR EMPLOYER-PROVIDED COVERAGE UNDER ACCIDENT OR HEALTH PLANS INCLUDED ON W-2 FORMS.

(a) In General- Subsection (a) of section 6051 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to receipts for employees) is amended by striking `and' at the end of paragraph (12), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (13) and inserting `, and', and by inserting after paragraph (13) the following new paragraph:

`(14) the total amount paid for coverage under an accident or health plan (determined under section 4980B(f)(4)) which is excludable from gross income under section 106.'.

(b) Effective Date- The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2006.

[OzarkDem]

1. ..

[hedda_foil]

2. H,R, stands for regular legislation. This was a resolution -- House Res.

[OzarkDem]

4. So its non-binding

I'm not sure I understand what the brou haha is all about.

[Cerridwen]

3. 2 Links - that might work - thomas.gov can be a pain with links

They are both about Christmas and Christianity

http://www.thomas.gov/home/gpoxmlc110/hr847_ih.xml

http://www.thomas.gov/home/gpoxmlc110/hr847_eh.xml

The text, in case the links don't work:


H. Res. 847



In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

December 11, 2007.

Whereas Christmas, a holiday of great significance to Americans and many other cultures and nationalities, is celebrated annually by Christians throughout the United States and the world;

Whereas there are approximately 225,000,000 Christians in the United States, making Christianity the religion of over three-fourths of the American population;

Whereas there are approximately 2,000,000,000 Christians throughout the world, making Christianity the largest religion in the world and the religion of about one-third of the world population;

Whereas Christians and Christianity have contributed greatly to the development of western civilization;

Whereas the United States, being founded as a constitutional republic in the traditions of western civilization, finds much in its history that points observers back to its Judeo-Christian roots;

Whereas on December 25 of each calendar year, American Christians observe Christmas, the holiday celebrating the birth of their savior, Jesus Christ;

Whereas for Christians, Christmas is celebrated as a recognition of God’s redemption, mercy, and Grace; and

Whereas many Christians and non-Christians throughout the United States and the rest of the world, celebrate Christmas as a time to serve others: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives—

(1) recognizes the Christian faith as one of the great religions of the world;

(2) expresses continued support for Christians in the United States and worldwide;

(3) acknowledges the international religious and historical importance of Christmas and the Christian faith;

(4) acknowledges and supports the role played by Christians and Christianity in the founding of the United States and in the formation of the western civilization;

(5) rejects bigotry and persecution directed against Christians, both in the United States and worldwide; and

(6) expresses its deepest respect to American Christians and Christians throughout the world.

Attest:




Clerk.


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