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S. 2218 (114th)

PHIT Act of 2015

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Introduced

29 October 2015

Last action

29 October 2015 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsors

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD], Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

12 August 2025

Taxation

Summary

Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2015 or the PHIT Act of 2015 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a medical care tax deduction for up to $1,000 ($2,000 for a joint return or a head of household) of qualified sports and fitness expenses. The bill defines "qualified sports and fitness expenses" as amounts paid exclusively for the sole purpose of participating in a physical activity, including: (1) for membership at a fitness facility, (2) for participation or instruction in physical exercise or activity, or (3) for equipment used in a program (including a self-directed program) of physical exercise or activity.

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Timeline

  1. 29 October 2015

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 October 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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