Bill · H.R. 8933· House(119-HR-8933)
Dietary Supplements Access Act
- Introduced
- 5/20/2026
- Last activity
- 5/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Darin LaHood
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Dietary Supplements Access Act," seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It proposes to include dietary supplements as qualified medical expenses. This change would apply to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Archer MSAs. It also applies to Health Flexible Spending Arrangements and Health Reimbursement Arrangements. The inclusion of these supplements is subject to specific annual dollar limits.
Yes· 3 of 16
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
Benefits young adults who utilize health savings accounts and purchase dietary supplements.
Would people in middle age be better off under this?+2
Helps middle-aged individuals offset the costs of routine dietary supplements using pre-tax funds.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
Assists seniors who frequently use dietary supplements by allowing pre-tax account usage.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded access to medical expense coverage: Under Section 2, the bill allows amounts paid for dietary supplements to be treated as medical care for HSAs (Section 2(a)(1)), Archer MSAs (Section 2(b)), and Health Flexible/Reimbursement Arrangements (Section 2(c)). This allows individuals to use these specific health accounts for supplement purchases.
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Specific spending limits: The bill sets a limit of $500 per taxable year ($250 for married individuals filing separately) for these expenses (Section 2(a)(1), 2(b), and 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Spending restrictions: Individuals are limited in how much they can use these funds for dietary supplements, as the amounts cannot exceed $500 per year, or $250 for a married individual filing a separate return (Section 2(a)(1), 2(b), and 2(c)).
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Product exclusions: Not all dietary supplements will qualify, as the bill explicitly excludes any product marketed, labeled, or commonly understood to be an energy drink, soft drink, or soda (Section 2(a)(2)(ii)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Children+1Good For High Income Households+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Men+1Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For Veterans+1Good For Women+1
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Middle Class Taxes+2Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- 9/16/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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