Bills · HR 1842
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1842Taxation
PAW Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 4· LAST ACTION MAR 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the growing financial burden of pet ownership, especially for healthcare. As veterinary costs rise, many Americans struggle to afford necessary care for their beloved companions, sometimes leading to difficult decisions.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide a new financial tool for pet owners to pay for pet healthcare, potentially making it more accessible and affordable by allowing them to use pre-tax money. This could reduce the out-of-pocket cost for eligible expenses and encourage more pet owners to seek preventative or necessary care. If it doesn't pass, pet owners will continue to pay for all veterinary expenses and pet insurance premiums with after-tax dollars, missing out on potential tax savings that could help cover these significant costs.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows all veterinary care costs and pet health insurance premiums for service animals to be treated as eligible medical expenses for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
This makes all healthcare costs for essential service animals eligible for tax-advantaged payment, acknowledging their critical role.
PROVISION 02
Allows up to $1,000 annually for veterinary care and an additional $1,000 annually for pet health insurance premiums for regular pets to be treated as eligible medical expenses for HSAs and FSAs.
This provides a tax-advantaged way for pet owners to save for and pay for routine or unexpected pet healthcare costs, up to a certain limit.
PROVISION 03
Includes an annual adjustment for inflation for the $1,000 limits on veterinary care and pet health insurance for regular pets.
This ensures that the financial benefits of the bill will maintain their value over time as costs typically increase.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
R· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
80
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 2 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 4
Introduced in House
MAR 4
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1842
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 4, 2025
Last actionMar 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2025
House BillHR 1842Taxation
PAW Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 4, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
