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        <fullName>Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Workforce Health Improvement Program Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the gross income of employees: (1) the value of any on-premises employer-provided athletic facility; and (2) fees, dues, or membership expenses paid to an athletic or fitness facility by an employer for its employees, but not exceeding $900 per employee per year.</p> <p>Allows employers a tax deduction for fees, dues, or membership expenses paid to an athletic or fitness facility. Limits the amount of such deduction to $900 per employee per year. </p>]]></text>
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    <title>Workforce Health Improvement Program Act of 2011</title>
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