Health Disparities Tax Refund Act of 2002

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Bill Number

HR 4937

Introduced

Jun 13, 2002

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

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Topics

Health Income tax Minorities Minority health Personal income tax Tax refunds Tax returns Taxation Women Women's health

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Summary

Health Disparities Tax Refund Act of 2002 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit taxpayers to designate a portion (not less than $1) or all of any overpayment of tax to the Office of Minority Health of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department's Office of Women's Health. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer to each Office at least once annually 50 percent of the amounts so designated, for use in improving the health of minorities and women respectively.

Actions

Jun 26, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Jun 13, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 13, 2002

Introduced in House

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