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H.R. 919 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
3 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Buchanan, Vern (R-FL) (Introduced 02/04/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.36 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Finance Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee |
| Latest Action | 03/05/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/04/2025)
Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act
This bill provides statutory authority for guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that expands the types of preventive care that may be offered under a high deductible health plan (HDHP) without requiring a deductible or with a deductible below the minimum threshold.
Under current law, to be considered health savings account-eligible, an HDHP must have a deductible above a certain minimum threshold amount, which is adjusted annually. However, an HDHP may cover certain types of preventive care without requiring a deductible or with a deductible below the minimum threshold.
The IRS issued guidance expanding the types of preventive care that may be covered by an HDHP without requiring a deductible or with a deductible below the minimum threshold to include
The bill provides statutory authority for the IRS's guidance.
119 HR 919 EH: Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 919
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To codify Internal Revenue Service guidance relating to treatment of certain services and items for chronic conditions as meeting the preventive care deductible safe harbor for purposes of high deductible health plans in connection with health savings accounts.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act.
2.Services and items for chronic conditions treated as preventive care (a)In generalThe additional preventive care services and items for chronic conditions that may be treated as preventive care for purposes of section 223(c)(2)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as set forth in IRS Notice 2019–45 shall have the same force and effect as if included in the enactment of this Act. (b)No inferenceTo the extent not inconsistent with this section, no inference shall be made from subsection (a) with respect to such other rules or guidance as the Secretary has provided, or may provide, with respect to preventive services for purposes of section 223(c)(2)(C) of such Code. Passed the House of Representatives March 4, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 919 IH: Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-04 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 919IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 4, 2025Mr. Buchanan (for himself and Mr. Panetta) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo codify Internal Revenue Service guidance relating to treatment of certain services and items for chronic conditions as meeting the preventive care deductible safe harbor for purposes of high deductible health plans in connection with health savings accounts.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act.2.Services and items for chronic conditions treated as preventive care(a)In generalThe additional preventive care services and items for chronic conditions that may be treated as preventive care for purposes of section 223(c)(2)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as set forth in IRS Notice 2019–45 shall have the same force and effect as if included in the enactment of this Act.(b)No inferenceTo the extent not inconsistent with this section, no inference shall be made from subsection (a) with respect to such other rules or guidance as the Secretary has provided, or may provide, with respect to preventive services for purposes of section 223(c)(2)(C) of such Code.
119 HR 919 : Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-05 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 919IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 5, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceAN ACTTo codify Internal Revenue Service guidance relating to treatment of certain services and items for chronic conditions as meeting the preventive care deductible safe harbor for purposes of high deductible health plans in connection with health savings accounts.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act.2.Services and items for chronic conditions treated as preventive care(a)In generalThe additional preventive care services and items for chronic conditions that may be treated as preventive care for purposes of section 223(c)(2)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as set forth in IRS Notice 2019–45 shall have the same force and effect as if included in the enactment of this Act.(b)No inferenceTo the extent not inconsistent with this section, no inference shall be made from subsection (a) with respect to such other rules or guidance as the Secretary has provided, or may provide, with respect to preventive services for purposes of section 223(c)(2)(C) of such Code.Passed the House of Representatives March 4, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
The bill's own words, from our database (synced from the GPO BILLS XML); paragraph breaks added at the bill's section boundaries, nothing else changed.
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/04/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/04/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
| 03/04/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 03/04/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H964-966) |
| 03/04/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 919. |
| 03/04/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H964) |
| 03/04/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H964) |
| 03/04/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 03/05/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To codify Internal Revenue Service guidance relating to treatment of certain services and items for chronic conditions as meeting the preventive care deductible safe harbor for purposes of high deductible health plans in connection with health savings accounts. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act |
| Display Title | Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To codify Internal Revenue Service guidance relating to treatment of certain services and items for chronic conditions as meeting the preventive care deductible safe harbor for purposes of high deductible health plans in connection with health savings accounts. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Finance Committee | 03/05/2025 Referred To |
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 02/04/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Taxation
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