H.R. 8049, titled the “Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act,” seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The bill proposes that distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions should not be considered qualified medical expenses, except in cases involving rape, incest,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8049 wants to change the rules so that if people use certain savings accounts to pay for some types of abortions, those payments wouldn't count as normal medical expenses. But, if the abortion is needed because of rape, incest, or to save the woman's life, then it's okay.