A Republican bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Stop Penalizing Working Seniors Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It specifically focuses on the rules regarding contributions to health savings accounts. The legislation seeks to allow individuals to contribute to these accounts if they are only enrolled in Medicare Part A. This change would apply to individuals whose only entitlement is hospital insurance benefits under part A of title XVIII. The amendment is intended to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +4
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill expands health savings account eligibility for individuals enrolled only in Medicare Part A.
- Scored +4
Would retired people be better off under this?
The bill provides increased financial flexibility for retirees who are only enrolled in Medicare Part A.
- Scored +3
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
The bill enables middle-income seniors to use tax-advantaged health savings accounts.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Allows contributions for specific seniors: Individuals who are only enrolled in Medicare Part A would be permitted to contribute to health savings accounts (Section 2, subsection a). This could provide a way for these specific individuals to continue using these types of accounts.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned: The provided text does not contain any details regarding potential negative consequences or burdens resulting from this bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill provides increased financial flexibility for retirees who are only enrolled in Medicare Part A. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill expands health savings account eligibility for individuals enrolled only in Medicare Part A. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill enables middle-income seniors to use tax-advantaged health savings accounts.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill allows individuals to contribute to tax-advantaged health savings accounts.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Allowing HSA contributions provides seniors with more flexible ways to fund healthcare costs.
- 2/17/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Stephanie BiceRepublican · Oklahoma
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Ashley HinsonRepublican · Iowa