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Native American Health Savings Improvement Act

4/7/2025, 3:20 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5452

Bill 114 hr 5452, also known as the Native American Health Savings Improvement Act, aims to improve access to healthcare for Native American communities by expanding the use of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for individuals enrolled in Indian Health Service (IHS) programs.

The bill proposes to allow individuals enrolled in IHS programs to contribute to HSAs, which are tax-advantaged savings accounts that can be used to pay for qualified medical expenses. Currently, individuals enrolled in IHS programs are not eligible to contribute to HSAs, limiting their ability to save for healthcare expenses.

By expanding the use of HSAs for Native Americans, the bill seeks to empower individuals to take control of their healthcare costs and make informed decisions about their medical care. This could lead to improved health outcomes and increased access to quality healthcare services for Native American communities. Overall, the Native American Health Savings Improvement Act aims to address the healthcare disparities faced by Native American communities by providing them with greater flexibility and financial resources to manage their healthcare needs.

Current Status of Bill HR 5452

Bill HR 5452 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 10, 2016. Bill HR 5452 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on June 10, 2016.  Bill HR 5452's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 22, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5452

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5452

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

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