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Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act
12/30/2022, 3:49 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6471
Bill 117 HR 6471, also known as the Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent federal funds from being used to pay for abortions through Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
The bill specifically prohibits the use of HSA funds to pay for abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is in danger. It also ensures that individuals are not penalized for choosing not to use their HSA funds for abortion services.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to protect the sanctity of life and ensure that taxpayer dollars are not used to fund abortions. They believe that individuals should have the freedom to choose how their HSA funds are used, and that this bill helps to uphold that principle. Opponents of the bill argue that it restricts access to abortion services and infringes on women's reproductive rights. They believe that individuals should have the right to use their HSA funds for any medical procedure they choose, including abortion. Overall, the Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the intersection of healthcare and personal beliefs. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through the legislative process and what impact it may have on healthcare policy in the United States.
The bill specifically prohibits the use of HSA funds to pay for abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is in danger. It also ensures that individuals are not penalized for choosing not to use their HSA funds for abortion services.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to protect the sanctity of life and ensure that taxpayer dollars are not used to fund abortions. They believe that individuals should have the freedom to choose how their HSA funds are used, and that this bill helps to uphold that principle. Opponents of the bill argue that it restricts access to abortion services and infringes on women's reproductive rights. They believe that individuals should have the right to use their HSA funds for any medical procedure they choose, including abortion. Overall, the Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the intersection of healthcare and personal beliefs. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through the legislative process and what impact it may have on healthcare policy in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 6471
Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act
This bill prohibits distributions from health savings accounts (HSAs) or other tax-preferred savings accounts for abortions except for abortions to terminate a pregnancy that is the result or rape or incest or to protect a women's health or life.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6471
Bill HR 6471 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 21, 2022. Bill HR 6471 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 21, 2022. Bill HR 6471's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of January 21, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6471
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
74Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
74Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6471
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6471
Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act
Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6471
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