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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a temporary moratorium on certain taxes affecting purchases of prescription medication.

USA115th CongressHR-4618| House 
| Updated: 12/12/2017
Lynn Jenkins

Lynn Jenkins

Republican Representative

Kansas

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to temporarily permit tax-favored health savings accounts, Archer Medical Savings Accounts, health flexible spending arrangements, and health reimbursement arrangements to be used to purchase over-the-counter medicine that is not prescribed by a physician. The bill applies during the period beginning on January 1, 2018, and ending on December 31, 2019.
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Timeline
Dec 12, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 12, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • December 12, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 12, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Health care costs and insuranceIncome tax deductionsIncome tax exclusionPrescription drugsTax administration and collection, taxpayers

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a temporary moratorium on certain taxes affecting purchases of prescription medication.

USA115th CongressHR-4618| House 
| Updated: 12/12/2017
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to temporarily permit tax-favored health savings accounts, Archer Medical Savings Accounts, health flexible spending arrangements, and health reimbursement arrangements to be used to purchase over-the-counter medicine that is not prescribed by a physician. The bill applies during the period beginning on January 1, 2018, and ending on December 31, 2019.
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Timeline
Dec 12, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 12, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • December 12, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 12, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Lynn Jenkins

Lynn Jenkins

Republican Representative

Kansas

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care costs and insuranceIncome tax deductionsIncome tax exclusionPrescription drugsTax administration and collection, taxpayers