H.R. 4897 — Introduced in House

I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4897 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 29, 2019Mr. Lipinski 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 increase the amount excluded from gross income by reason of distributions from governmental retirement plans for health and long-term care insurance for public safety officers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Public Safety Retirees Healthcare Protection Act. 2. Increase in amount excluded from gross income by reason of distributions from governmental retirement plans for health and long-term care insurance for public safety officers (a) In general Paragraph (2) of section 402(l) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $3,000 and inserting $6,000. (b) Effective date The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to distributions in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.