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PHIT Act
Re-introduced April 27, 2009 by Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI), The Personal Health Investment Today Act (H.R. 2105), otherwise referred to as PHIT, is legislation pending in Congress to allow for reimbursement of physical activity expenses using pre-tax dollars. PHIT would expand the definition of a medical expense to include qualified physical activities as a form of prevention. Contributions to existing pre-tax medical accounts, flexible spending accounts, re-imbursement accounts could be used to pay for physical activity expenses. The contributions are limited to $1,000 for individuals and $2,000 for families annually and would not increase existing caps on contributions to pre-tax accounts.

Expenses that would be covered include:
 * Youth camp and physical activity fees
 * Membership and dues in a health club
 * Exercise/fitness classes or instruction (personal trainer)
 * Sports league fees (adult and youth)
 * Marathon/triathlon registration fees
 * Sports and fitness equipment used exclusively for participation in physical exercise/activities.

Sponsors
Sponsor: Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI)

Original Co-Sponsors: Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), Rep. Zach Wamp (R-TN)

Co-Sponsors: Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX), Rep. Bob Brady (D-PA), Rep. Chris Carney (D-PA), Rep. Jim Gerlach (R-PA), Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-GA), Rep. MarcyKaptur (D-OH), Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-NC), Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ), Rep. Robert Wexler (D-FL)