United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HR 74 — Freedom for Families Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Summary

The Freedom for Families Act aims to provide support and resources to families in need, making it easier for them to access essential services. The bill has been sent to a committee in the House of Representatives for further discussion and review.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the use of health savings accounts (HSAs) by allowing tax-advantaged distributions during family or medical leave and eliminates the requirement of having a high deductible health plan to contribute to HSAs.

  • Section 223(f)

    Any amount paid or distributed out of a health savings account shall not be includible in gross income if it is-- → Any amount paid or distributed out of a health savings account shall not be includible in gross income if it is--

    Permits distributions from HSAs during periods of caregiving without tax penalties.

  • Section 223(f)

    who is an eligible individual for any month during the taxable year

    Removes the high deductible health plan requirement for contributing to HSAs.

  • Section 223(b)(1)

    the sum of the monthly → $9,000 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return)

    Increases the contribution limit for HSAs.

  • Section 223(f)

    distributions not used for qualified medical expenses → certain distributions

    Alters the terminology in HSAs to accommodate the new caregiving provisions.

  • Section 223(f)

    For purposes of this section, the term `period of qualified caregiving' means any period during which an individual is on leave or not employed by reason of a situation described in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of section 102(a)(1) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.

    Defines the period during which HSAs can be accessed for caregiving without tax implications.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 74 do?
The Freedom for Families Act aims to provide support and resources to families in need, making it easier for them to access essential services. The bill has been sent to a committee in the House of Representatives for further discussion and review.
Who sponsors HR 74?
HR 74 is sponsored by Burlison, Eric (Republican) and Biggs, Andy (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 74?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HR 74?
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