Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2012
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HR 5842 — Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2012
Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 364.
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Died in session
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Summary
Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2012 - Repeals provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, as added by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, that limit payments for medications from health savings accounts, Archer medical savings accounts, and health flexible spending arrangements and reimbursement arrangements to only prescription drugs or insulin (thus allowing distributions from such accounts for over-the-counter drugs).
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Read HR 5842 on the official United States source →Action History
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 364.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 112-516.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 9.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsors
- Lynn Jenkins · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
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Not signed on (546)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 5842 do?
- Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2012 - Repeals provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, as added by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, that limit payments for medications from health savings accounts, Archer medical savings accounts, and health flexible spending arrangements and reimbursement arrangements to only prescription drugs or insulin (thus allowing distributions from such accounts for over-the-counter drugs).
- Who sponsors HR 5842?
- HR 5842 is sponsored by Lynn Jenkins (R).
- What is the current status of HR 5842?
- This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 5842?
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