Michael Burgess: “House Resolution 858 provides for consideration of H.R. 3590, the Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act…”

“House Resolution 858 provides for consideration of H.R. 3590, the Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act and the Restoring Access to Medication Act. The rule provides for 1 hour of debate equally divided among the majority and minority of the Committee on Ways and Means. As is standard with all legislation pertaining to the Tax Code, the Committee on Rules has made no further amendments in order. However, the rule affords the minority the customary motion to recommit. Under the rule, we will be considering a bill to prevent one of the most significant tax increases imposed on the American people by the Affordable Care Act. The bill advanced through regular order and was favorably reported out of the Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 3590, the Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act, amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the increase in the income threshold used in determining the deduction for medical care. This increase was created by the Affordable Care Act and is another example of how the law is hurtful to average Americans. Our Nation's seniors should not bear the burden of paying for the Affordable Care Act. H.R. 3590 is commonsense policy that will provide relief to American families while promoting consumer-driven health care. Under current law, Americans aged 65 or older can deduct out-of-pocket medical expenses to the extent that such expenses exceed 7.5 percent of an individual's adjusted gross income.…”