S. 251: Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-24 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] |
| Policy area | Taxation |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-24 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-24):
Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act
This bill excludes expenses paid for an abortion from qualified medical expenses eligible for reimbursement from certain tax-exempt savings accounts. (Some exceptions apply.)
Under the bill, amounts paid for an abortion, other than an excluded abortion, are not qualified medical expenses eligible for reimbursement from a health savings account, Archer medical savings account, health flexible spending arrangement, health reimbursement arrangement, or retiree health account.
The bill defines excluded abortion as any abortion (1) related to a pregnancy that is the result of rape or incest; or (2) performed because a woman is suffering from a physical disorder, injury, or illness (including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself) that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death if an abortion were not performed.
Cosponsors (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jim Banks | R IN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-24 |
| Steve Daines | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-24 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-24 |
| Bill Hagerty | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-24 |
| Kevin Cramer | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-01-24 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-24 |
| Josh Hawley | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-01-24 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 251 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 251?
S. 251 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 251 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).