Dietary Supplements Access Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 8933
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Taxation
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-20: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-19T08:06:21Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
The purpose of this legislation is to change tax rules so that money from certain health savings accounts and similar plans can be used for dietary supplements, treating them as medical expenses up to a yearly limit.
Key Provisions
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs): Amends the tax code to allow payments for dietary supplements to count as medical care, limited to $500 per year ($250 for married people filing taxes separately).
- Definition of dietary supplements: Uses the existing federal definition from food and drug laws, but excludes products like energy drinks, soft drinks, or soda.
- Archer Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs): Applies the same rules and limits for these accounts.
- Health Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs): Allows expenses for dietary supplements to be treated as medical care under the same $500 yearly limit.
- Effective dates: Changes apply to payments or expenses after December 31, 2025.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This bill adds dietary supplements to the list of items that qualify for tax-free use from health accounts, which they generally did not before unless tied to a specific medical need. It introduces annual spending caps that did not previously apply to this category.
Potential Impacts
- On citizens: People with these health accounts could use pre-tax funds for dietary supplements up to the limit, potentially reducing out-of-pocket costs.
- On government agencies: The Internal Revenue Service would oversee compliance and update guidance for account administrators.
- On international relations: No direct effects are outlined in the bill.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Individuals who use Health Savings Accounts, Archer MSAs, or health spending plans.
- Employers that offer these tax-advantaged health benefits.
- Companies that make or sell dietary supplements.
- Tax collection and health plan administration agencies.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- This represents a targeted expansion of tax benefits for health-related purchases within Congress's power to set tax policy.
- The bill has bipartisan support based on its listed sponsors.
- No major constitutional issues are raised in the text, as it focuses on amending existing tax provisions.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (4)
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-20: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2026-05-20: Introduced in House
- 2026-05-20: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Dietary Supplements Access Act — issued 2026-05-20 — PDF (3 pages)