A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes.

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 653 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2025, 1:18 AM

Summary of Bill S 653

Bill 119 s 653, also known as the Health Care Sharing Ministry Act, aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The main purpose of this bill is to classify membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense for tax purposes. This means that individuals who are members of these ministries would be able to deduct their membership fees as a medical expense on their taxes.

In addition to this main provision, the bill also includes other purposes related to health care sharing ministries. These purposes are not explicitly outlined in the summary, but may include additional tax benefits or regulations for these types of organizations.

Overall, the Health Care Sharing Ministry Act seeks to provide financial relief for individuals who are members of health care sharing ministries by allowing them to deduct their membership fees as a medical expense. This could potentially make health care sharing ministries a more attractive option for individuals seeking alternative health care coverage.

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Current Status of Bill S 653

Bill S 653 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 20, 2025. Bill S 653 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 20, 2025. Bill S 653's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 20, 2025

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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes.A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 653

Ted Budd

North Carolina(Republican)

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