House bill strips tax deductions for abortion travel and youth gender care benefits
In committeeH.R. 1208Latest action
Sponsor: Brian J. Mast · Representative · FL
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Official title: No Tax Breaks for Radical Corporate Activism Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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HR 1208 would end federal for employers who cover abortion travel or gender transition care for workers' minor children.
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What does this do?
HR 1208 would remove federal for businesses that pay for an employee's travel to obtain an abortion or that cover gender transition procedures for an employee's child under age 18. The bill does not make either benefit illegal. It was introduced in February 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means, where it has not become law.
Who does it affect?
Employers who currently offer these benefits as part of health or wellness packages are the primary people affected. Employees whose companies provide these benefits could be indirectly affected if employers choose to drop the coverage.
Why does it matter?
Removing the deduction would make these benefits more costly for companies to provide, because employers would no longer be able to reduce their taxable income by offering them. That added cost could lead some employers to eliminate the benefits from their coverage options.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 11, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Feb 11, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.