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H.R. 2516 (115th)

Freedom from the ACA Tax Penalty Act

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Introduced

18 May 2017

Last action

18 May 2017 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

David Young, Steve King, Rod Blum

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

6 December 2025

Taxation

Summary

Freedom from the ACA Tax Penalty Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the requirement to maintain minimum essential health coverage (commonly referred to as the individual mandate) individuals who reside in a rating area in which the Department of Health and Human Services certifies that no qualified health plans are offered through an exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

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Timeline

  1. 18 May 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 May 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 May 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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