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Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act

2/22/2025, 6:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 720

Bill 119 HR 720, also known as the "Abortion Non-Discrimination Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent certain distributions and reimbursements for abortions from being considered qualified medical expenses. This bill seeks to prohibit the use of funds from Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) for the purpose of paying for abortions.

The bill specifically targets abortions that are not deemed necessary for the health of the mother or in cases of rape or incest. It aims to prevent taxpayers from using these tax-advantaged accounts to cover the costs of abortions that do not fall under these exceptions.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to ensure that taxpayer dollars are not used to fund abortions that are not considered medically necessary. They believe that individuals should not be able to use funds from these accounts to pay for abortions that go against their moral or religious beliefs. 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 own funds from these accounts to cover the costs of abortions, regardless of the circumstances. Overall, Bill 119 HR 720 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises questions about the intersection of healthcare, taxes, and reproductive rights in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 720

Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act

This bill excludes expenses paid for an abortion from qualified medical expenses eligible for reimbursement from certain tax-exempt savings accounts. (Some exceptions apply.)

Under the bill, amounts paid for an abortion, other than an excluded abortion, are not qualified medical expenses eligible for reimbursement from a health savings account, Archer medical savings account, health flexible spending arrangement, health reimbursement arrangement, or retiree health account.

The bill defines excluded abortion as any abortion (1) related to a pregnancy that is the result of rape or incest; or (2) performed because a woman is suffering from a physical disorder, injury, or illness (including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself) that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death if an abortion were not performed.

Current Status of Bill HR 720

Bill HR 720 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2025. Bill HR 720 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 24, 2025.  Bill HR 720's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of January 24, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 720

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
5
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
33
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
33
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 720

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 720

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses.

Comments

Harvey Burnette profile image

Harvey Burnette

351

10 months ago

I can't believe this bill is tryna tell me what I can and can't do with my own body. Like, who do they think they are? This is some serious BS. How is this gonna affect me and my rights in the long run?

Scott Goodman profile image

Scott Goodman

399

10 months ago

I don't like this bill. It's not fair that they won't let us use our money for abortions. It's my body, my choice! #NotCool #LetUsDecide

Indigo Franklin profile image

Indigo Franklin

395

10 months ago

This bill is ridiculous! It's unfair to restrict medical expenses for abortions. It's discriminatory.