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Introduced
04/09/2019
04/09/2019
In Committee
04/09/2019
04/09/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts. This bill modifies the requirements for health savings accounts (HSAs) to treat membership in a tax-exempt health care sharing ministry as coverage under a high deductible health plan for purposes of the tax deduction for contributions to an HSA.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow members of health care sharing ministries to establish health savings accounts (HSAs). Specifically, it treats membership in a health care sharing ministry as coverage under a high-deductible health plan, which is a requirement for contributing to an HSA. This change would make members of these ministries eligible to open and contribute to HSAs, which are tax-advantaged accounts used to pay for qualified medical expenses. The bill applies to taxable years beginning after the date of its enactment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (25)
Mike Kelly (R)*,
Rick Allen (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Rodney Davis (R),
Tom Emmer (R),
Vicky Hartzler (R),
Kevin Hern (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
Steve King (R),
Adam Kinzinger (R),
Doug Lamborn (R),
Thomas Massie (R),
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R),
Mark Meadows (R),
Alex Mooney (R),
Gary Palmer (R),
Collin Peterson (D),
Adrian Smith (R),
Chris Smith (R),
Lloyd Smucker (R),
Steve Stivers (R),
Mark Walker (R),
Jackie Walorski (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 04/09/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2177/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2177/BILLS-116hr2177ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2177/BILLS-116hr2177ih.pdf.pdf |
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