United States · Law · HR
H.R. 748 (116th)
CARES Act
Introduced
24 January 2019
Last action
23 July 2020 · Committee
Status
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-517.
Sponsors
Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Gianforte, Greg [R-MT-At Large], Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4], Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10], Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4], Rep. Holding, George [R-NC-2], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13], Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
Subjects
Healthcare, Taxation
Source updated
5 December 2025
Summary
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 201 9 This bill repeals the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). The repeal applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.
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Timeline
24 January 2019
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Source: IntroReferral
24 January 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
24 January 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
21 May 2019
Calendars
Motion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Mr. Courtney.
Source: Calendars
17 July 2019
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
17 July 2019
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 6 (Roll no. 493). (text: CR H5958-5959)
Source: Floor
17 July 2019
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 6 (Roll no. 493).(text: CR H5958-5959)
Source: Floor
17 July 2019
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5958-5973)
Source: Floor
17 July 2019
Vote
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Source: Floor
17 July 2019
Floor
The Chair announced the Speaker's designation, pursuant to clause 7(a)(1) of rule 15, of H.R. 748 as the measure on the Consensus Calendar to be considered this week.
Source: Floor
17 July 2019
Floor
Mr. Neal moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
17 July 2019
Calendars
Assigned to the Consensus Calendar, Calendar No. 2.
Source: Calendars
18 July 2019
Calendars
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Source: Calendars
22 July 2019
Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 157.
Source: Calendars
20 March 2020
Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1876)
Source: Floor
21 March 2020
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1882)
Source: Floor
22 March 2020
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1895, S1897, S1913)
Source: Floor
23 March 2020
Passed
Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 77) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S1921)
Source: Floor
24 March 2020
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1976)
Source: Floor
25 March 2020
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2022)
Source: Floor
25 March 2020
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, under the order of 3/25/20, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 0. Record Vote Number: 80.
Source: Floor
26 March 2020
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
27 March 2020
Became law
Became Public Law No: 116-136.
Source: President
27 March 2020
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
27 March 2020
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
27 March 2020
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
27 March 2020
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
27 March 2020
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 March 2020
Floor
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 911, Mr. Hoyer moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 748. (consideration: CR H1732-1864)
Source: Floor
27 March 2020
Passed
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1732-1818)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 March 2020
Passed
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: NotUsed
27 March 2020
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered pursuant to H.Res. 911.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
31 March 2020
Passed
POSITION STATEMENTS FOR THE RECORD - The Chair announced that all Members may have five legislative days in which to include their stated position on the voice vote on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 748, and those statements will appear in the appropriate point in the Record. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
23 July 2020
Committee
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-517.
Source: Committee
Votes
25 March 2020 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 748 · Bill Passed · Official source
Yes 96 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 4
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]Yea
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]Yea
- Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]Yea
- Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
17 July 2019 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source
Yes 419 · No 6 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 8
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Yea
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]Yea
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]Yea
- Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 28 March 2020 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 25 March 2020 · Download file
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 22 July 2019 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 17 July 2019 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 24 January 2019 · Download file
Documents
17 official files
Enrolled Bill (text)
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Enrolled Bill (text)
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House agreed to Senate amendment
summary · EN · 27 March 2020
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Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)
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Passed Senate
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 22 July 2019
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Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 22 July 2019
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Passed House
summary · EN · 17 July 2019
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Introduced in House (text)
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Introduced in House
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Sponsors
- Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Gianforte, Greg [R-MT-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Holding, George [R-NC-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] · D · Cosponsor
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/748
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hr/748
- us · 116-hr-748 · source updated 5 December 2025