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Travel for Care Act

1/4/2025, 11:12 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3132

Bill 118 hr 3132, also known as the Travel for Care Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide individuals with the option to travel to other states for medical care and have their health insurance cover the costs.

The bill aims to increase competition among healthcare providers and give patients more choices when it comes to their medical treatment. It would allow individuals to seek care from out-of-state providers without facing financial barriers, such as high out-of-network costs.

Additionally, the Travel for Care Act seeks to improve access to specialized medical services that may not be available in a patient's home state. By allowing patients to travel for care, they can receive the best treatment possible for their specific medical needs. Overall, the Travel for Care Act is designed to empower patients and give them more control over their healthcare decisions. It promotes competition in the healthcare industry and aims to improve access to quality medical services for all individuals.

Congressional Summary of HR 3132

Travel for Care Act

This bill allows a tax exemption for employer-reimbursed travel expenses for abortion-related care. These are expenses incurred by an employee or employee family members for travel, including meals and lodging, to receive an abortion or follow-up care related to such abortion. The bill also allows a medical expense tax deduction for such abortion-related travel expenses.

Current Status of Bill HR 3132

Bill HR 3132 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 9, 2023. Bill HR 3132 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 9, 2023.  Bill HR 3132's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3132

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
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 3132

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

- Abortion
- Employee benefits and pensions
- Family planning and birth control
- Health care costs and insurance
- Income tax exclusion
- Transportation costs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3132

Travel for Care Act
Travel for Care Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude employer-reimbursed travel expenses for abortion-related care from taxation, and for other purposes.

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