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MI HR0039
Resolution
Status
3/12/2019
Primary Sponsor
Julie Brixie
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AI Summary
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Calls on U.S. Congress to amend Internal Revenue Code Section 125 to allow feminine-hygiene products as eligible expenses under flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
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Notes that FSAs currently permit employees to set aside pre-tax income for qualified medical expenses and products, but feminine-hygiene products are excluded despite being medically necessary
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Observes that similar hygiene products such as sunscreen, adhesive pads, medical gauze, and male condoms are currently FSA-eligible while feminine-hygiene products are not
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Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Michigan's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow feminine-hygiene products to qualify as an eligible expense under flexible spending accounts.
Congress of the United States
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Health Policy
3/12/2019