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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene helped introduce bipartisan legislation to repeal a 40 percent excise tax on certain employer sponsored health insurance plans known as the “Cadillac Tax.” DelBene was joined by Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT), Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ), and Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ). 

This tax would impact employers and families whose health insurance plans cost more than $11,100 for an individual, and $29,750 for family coverage. In the 115th Congress, more than 300 Members of Congress from both parties cosponsored legislation to repeal the 40 percent tax. Although the tax was originally enacted in 2010, implementation has been delayed numerous times by bipartisan coalitions in Congress, most recently to 2022.

“The Cadillac Tax hits working families due to factors beyond their control such as age, geography, or job occupation,” said Rep. DelBene. “Simply put, it’s an unfair tax against families who get their health insurance through their employers. Repealing the Cadillac Tax in bipartisan fashion would be a win for families in the first district that depend on high quality, affordable health coverage.”

DelBene is a member of the Ways and Means Committee and Vice-Chair of the New Democrat Coalition. She represents Washington’s first congressional district.