S. 653: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes.
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 | 2025-02-20 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] |
| Policy area | Taxation |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-20 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-01-10 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-20):
This bill provides that amounts paid for membership in a health care sharing ministry, including amounts paid for the sharing of medical expenses and administrative fees, are a tax-deductible medical expense. (Health care sharing ministries are faith-based organizations with members who share a common set of ethical or religious beliefs and who contribute regular payments to cover the medical expenses of other members.)
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 653 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 653?
S. 653 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 653 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).