H.R. 4618 · 115th Congress
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a temporary moratorium on certain taxes affecting purchases of prescription medication.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Lynn Jenkins
- Introduced
- 2017-12-12
- Latest action
- 2017-12-12 · Introduced in House
Summary
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.