Legis Daily

Freedom for Families Act

USA119th CongressHR-74| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Eric Burlison (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Freedom for Families Act" significantly amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the utility of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). It allows for tax-free distributions from HSAs during periods of "qualified caregiving," which are defined by situations described in the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. This provision enables individuals on leave for personal illness, caring for family members, or military exigencies to access their HSA funds without incurring tax penalties. A major change introduced by this legislation is the elimination of the requirement for individuals to be enrolled in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) to establish or contribute to an HSA. This broadens eligibility, making HSAs accessible to more people regardless of their specific health insurance plan. Additionally, the bill substantially increases the annual HSA contribution limit to $9,000 for individuals and $18,000 for joint filers, simplifying and enhancing the savings potential for healthcare and caregiving expenses.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2163
Freedom for Families Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2925
Freedom for Families Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-53
Freedom for Families Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-107
Freedom for Families Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2163
    Freedom for Families Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2925
    Freedom for Families Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-53
    Freedom for Families Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-107
    Freedom for Families Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5933: HSAs For Heroes Act
Bank accounts, deposits, capitalHealth care costs and insuranceIncome tax deductionsIncome tax exclusion

Freedom for Families Act

USA119th CongressHR-74| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
The "Freedom for Families Act" significantly amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the utility of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). It allows for tax-free distributions from HSAs during periods of "qualified caregiving," which are defined by situations described in the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. This provision enables individuals on leave for personal illness, caring for family members, or military exigencies to access their HSA funds without incurring tax penalties. A major change introduced by this legislation is the elimination of the requirement for individuals to be enrolled in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) to establish or contribute to an HSA. This broadens eligibility, making HSAs accessible to more people regardless of their specific health insurance plan. Additionally, the bill substantially increases the annual HSA contribution limit to $9,000 for individuals and $18,000 for joint filers, simplifying and enhancing the savings potential for healthcare and caregiving expenses.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2163
Freedom for Families Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2925
Freedom for Families Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-53
Freedom for Families Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-107
Freedom for Families Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2163
    Freedom for Families Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2925
    Freedom for Families Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-53
    Freedom for Families Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-107
    Freedom for Families Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Eric Burlison (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5933: HSAs For Heroes Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Bank accounts, deposits, capitalHealth care costs and insuranceIncome tax deductionsIncome tax exclusion