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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1270) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements.

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Summary of Bill HRES 793

Bill 114 HRES 793 is a resolution that sets the rules for considering another bill, H.R. 1270. H.R. 1270 aims to change the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by getting rid of the changes made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. These changes currently prevent people from using their health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements to pay for over-the-counter drugs. If H.R. 1270 is passed, individuals would once again be able to use these accounts to cover the costs of over-the-counter medications. The resolution, HRES 793, outlines the procedures for debating and voting on H.R. 1270 in the US Congress.

Current Status of Bill HRES 793

Bill HRES 793 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2016. Bill HRES 793 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on June 21, 2016.  Bill HRES 793's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of July 5, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 793

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 HRES 793

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

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