Sessions Votes to Repeal Nonsensical ObamaCare Policy

Statement

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."

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