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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain abortions from the definition of qualified medical expenses for purposes of distributions from health savings accounts.

USA115th CongressHR-2019| House 
| Updated: 4/6/2017
Virginia Foxx

Virginia Foxx

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (2)
Andy Biggs (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to specify that, for the purpose of a health savings account, an abortion is not a qualified medical expense unless: (1) the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or (2) the woman suffers 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 unless an abortion is performed.
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Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • April 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain abortions from the definition of qualified medical expenses for purposes of distributions from health savings accounts.

USA115th CongressHR-2019| House 
| Updated: 4/6/2017
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to specify that, for the purpose of a health savings account, an abortion is not a qualified medical expense unless: (1) the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or (2) the woman suffers 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 unless an abortion is performed.
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Timeline
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • April 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Virginia Foxx

Virginia Foxx

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (2)
Andy Biggs (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionBank accounts, deposits, capitalHealth care costs and insuranceIncome tax deductions