Introduced by Rep. Coleman Young (D) on May 27, 2009, to authorize a program to provide subsidies to small employers (fewer than 50 employees) to provide “cafeteria” health coverage plans that let employees pay medical expenses with pretax dollars. The bill makes no appropriations and does not specify a funding source for the program other than to seek federal funds.
Referred to the House Labor Committee on May 27, 2009.