H.R. 5842 - Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2012
- Sponsor:
- Lynn Jenkins
- Summary:
- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has passed through committee and has been put on a legislative calendar.
Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2012
H.R. 5842 — 112th Congress (2011–2012)
- Summary
- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements.
- Other Titles
- Restoring Access to Medication Act
- Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2012
- Sponsor
- Lynn Jenkins
- Co-Sponsors
- Dan Benishek
- Rick Berg
- Brian P. Bilbray
- Diane Black
- Marsha Blackburn
- Kevin Brady
- Dan Burton
- Geoff Davis
- Renee L. Ellmers
- Paul A. Gosar
- Joseph J. Heck
- Walter B. Jones
- Blaine Luetkemeyer
- Cathy McMorris Rodgers
- Jeff Miller
- Ron Paul
- Erik Paulsen
- Mike Pompeo
- Bill Posey
- David G. Reichert
- Dennis A. Ross
- Greg Walden
- Subjects
- Taxation
- Health care costs and insurance
- Income tax deductions
- Prescription drugs
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 5/18/2012 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 5/18/2012 5/18/2012 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. 5/31/2012 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Put on a legislative calendar 5/31/2012 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 9. 6/05/2012 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 112-516. Put on a legislative calendar 6/05/2012 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 364. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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