119th Congress Taxation
H.R. 1219: Oral Health Products Inclusion Act
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Summary
This bill allows individuals to use funds in a flexible spending arrangement (FSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), health savings account (HSA), or Archer medical savings account (Archer MSA) to pay for toothbrushes (manual or electric), water flossers, and oral health products.
Under current law, reimbursements from an FSA or HRA and tax-free distributions from an HSA or Archer MSA may be used to pay for the qualified medical expenses. Reimbursements from an FSA or HRA for nonmedical expenses generally are not allowed and distributions from an HSA or Archer MSA for nonmedical expenses generally are taxed as income and may be subject to an additional penalty.
Under the bill, the definition of qualified medical expenses is expanded to include toothbrushes (manual or electric), water flossers, and oral health products.
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The bill defines an oral health product as an over-the-counter product that is (1) used for preventing or treating dental cavities, plaque, or gingivitis; (2) suitable for topical administration to the teeth or gums; and (3) generally recognized as safe and effective.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Nicole Malliotakis R-NYOriginal
- Jimmy Panetta D-CAOriginal
- Bradley Schneider D-ILOriginal
- Eugene Vindman D-VA
- Tom Barrett R-MI
- Carol Miller R-WV
- Beth Van Duyne R-TX
- Brian Babin R-TX
Who scored on this bill
- 1Jefferson Van Drew SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Jefferson Van Drew.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.