H.R. 2974, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals eligible for veterans health benefits to contribute to health savings accounts

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H.R. 2974 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals eligible for veterans health benefits to contribute to health savings accounts.

Detailed Summary

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that individual taxpayers who receive Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) periodic health care or medical services shall not be disqualified from making tax deductible contributions to health savings accounts.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/19/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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