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H.R. 975

Referred to Committee

Health Freedom for Seniors Act

Introduced 2/13/2015•114th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

3/27/2015 • House

Summary

Health Freedom for Seniors Act

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow tax-free transfers of required distributions after age 70 1/2 from an individual retirement account (IRA) and other tax-exempt retirement accounts to a health savings account. Exempts such transfers from the excise tax on excess contributions to tax-favored accounts and annuities.

Introduced in House • 2/13/2015

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Taxation
Employee benefits and pensionsHealth care costs and insuranceIncome tax exclusion

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (17)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-2]

Republican • MI-2

Sponsored 2/13/2015

Cosponsors (16)

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Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]

R-TN-1

Joined 2/25/2015

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Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27]

R-NY-27

Joined 2/25/2015

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Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7]

R-MI-7

Joined 2/25/2015

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Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]

R-NE-1

Joined 2/25/2015

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Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7]

R-OH-7

Joined 2/25/2015

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Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8]

R-AZ-8

Joined 2/25/2015

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 13, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Introduced in House2/13/2015

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors16