Legislative Activity

The HSA Modernization Act expands access to health savings accounts (HSAs) by allowing individuals with certain veterans' benefits, those entitled to Medicare Part A due to age, and those eligible for Indian Health Service assistance to contribute. It also broadens the types of health plans that qualify for HSAs, including bronze and catastrophic plans, and allows high-deductible plans to offer mental health services with no deductible for the first $500 of expenses. The Act also increases HSA contribution limits to match deductible and out-of-pocket maximums and enables the use of HSAs for qualified long-term care services. Additionally, it permits HSAs to cover medical expenses incurred up to 60 days before the HSA was established and allows both spouses to make catch-up contributions to the same HSA.

The "Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025" increases the penalty for individuals who fraudulently misrepresent having received military medals or decorations, with potential imprisonment of up to three years. It mandates a study by the Attorney General, in coordination with the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to identify benefits obtained through fraudulent misrepresentation of military honors. The Attorney General must then report the study's findings and policy recommendations to Congress.

The Border Wall Waste Accountability Act mandates a study by the Comptroller General to assess the financial cost of unused construction materials acquired for the U.S.-Mexico border wall between January 20, 2021, and January 20, 2025, with a report due to Congress within 90 days.

The "No Congressional Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act" prohibits federal funds from being used for congressional earmarks that benefit sanctuary jurisdictions, defined as those with laws or practices that prevent cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, with exceptions for victims and witnesses of crimes. This act will be effective starting in fiscal year 2026.