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Proposal:AMISH Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Act to exempt religious Members and Individuals from Social Security and Healthcare taxes Act or the AMISH Act

This bill allows an employee, based on a conscientious, faith based objection, to apply for a credit or refund of deductions from that employee's wages for Social Security and Medicare taxes, provided that the employee waives all related federal benefits thereto.

Bill Title

AMISH Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-05-14: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • 2019-05-14: Introduced in House
  • 2019-05-14: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.