Sessions Votes to Repeal Nonsensical ObamaCare Policy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), chairman of the House Rules Committee, today issued the following statement after voting in favor of a bill that amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements:

“President Obama's discriminatory healthcare plan has forced Americans to comply with restrictive regulations that are costly and unnecessary. Under ObamaCare, families who use their health savings accounts to pay for a portion of their care are blocked from using it on particular medications. The government has no business getting in between families hard earned dollars and their medical decisions. Over-the-counter medications can be effective, less expensive options, yet may not qualify for reimbursement so participants are forced into obtaining a more expensive prescription. This bill provides Americans with the opportunity to make their own choices and empowers them to choose what will best meet their specific healthcare needs. I applaud passage of this common-sense legislation, and will continue to work toward providing families with greater access to quality care.”

For more information on H.R. 1270, Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2015, click here.

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