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Freedom for Families Act
12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 107
The Freedom for Families Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 107, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide support and resources for families who are facing challenges related to immigration status.
One key aspect of the Freedom for Families Act is the provision of legal assistance for immigrant families who are navigating the complex immigration system. This includes funding for legal representation and support services to ensure that families have access to the resources they need to understand their rights and options.
Additionally, the bill aims to address the issue of family separation at the border by implementing policies that prioritize keeping families together whenever possible. This includes provisions for alternative forms of detention and increased oversight of immigration enforcement practices to prevent unnecessary separations. Furthermore, the Freedom for Families Act includes measures to improve conditions in detention facilities for families, including increased access to medical care, legal representation, and other essential services. The bill also seeks to address the backlog of immigration cases by providing additional resources to expedite the processing of asylum claims and other immigration matters. Overall, the Freedom for Families Act is designed to support and protect immigrant families who are facing challenges related to their immigration status. By providing legal assistance, preventing family separation, and improving conditions in detention facilities, this bill aims to ensure that families are able to navigate the immigration system with dignity and respect.
One key aspect of the Freedom for Families Act is the provision of legal assistance for immigrant families who are navigating the complex immigration system. This includes funding for legal representation and support services to ensure that families have access to the resources they need to understand their rights and options.
Additionally, the bill aims to address the issue of family separation at the border by implementing policies that prioritize keeping families together whenever possible. This includes provisions for alternative forms of detention and increased oversight of immigration enforcement practices to prevent unnecessary separations. Furthermore, the Freedom for Families Act includes measures to improve conditions in detention facilities for families, including increased access to medical care, legal representation, and other essential services. The bill also seeks to address the backlog of immigration cases by providing additional resources to expedite the processing of asylum claims and other immigration matters. Overall, the Freedom for Families Act is designed to support and protect immigrant families who are facing challenges related to their immigration status. By providing legal assistance, preventing family separation, and improving conditions in detention facilities, this bill aims to ensure that families are able to navigate the immigration system with dignity and respect.
Congressional Summary of HR 107
Freedom for Families Act
This bill modifies requirements for health savings accounts (HSAs) to (1) exclude from gross income HSA distributions paid or distributed during a period of qualified caregiving, (2) allow participation in an HSA without enrollment in a high deductible health plan, and (3) increase the contribution limit for HSAs.
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Current Status of Bill HR 107
Bill HR 107 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 107 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023.  Bill HR 107's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of January 9, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 107
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 107
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationPotential Impact Areas
- Bank accounts, deposits, capital
- Health care costs and insurance
- Income tax deductions
- Income tax exclusion
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 107
Freedom for Families Act
Freedom for Families Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for tax-advantaged distributions from health savings accounts during family or medical leave, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 107
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