George Holding: “Thank you for the opportunity to speak on this important bill. I would also like to thank my colleagues on the Ways and…”

“Thank you for the opportunity to speak on this important bill. I would also like to thank my colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee, particularly Ms. Jenkins, for collaborating to put this package together. The bill before us is built on two important principles: patient- centered health care and good governance. This bill will expand consumer-driven healthcare accounts. For families and individuals, this means expanding their ability to set aside hard-earned money tax free and giving them the ability to spend their money on the benefits most useful to them. This bill will allow Americans to use the money they have set aside for health care on over-the-counter medication regardless if they go to their doctor beforehand. Just as important, Mr. Speaker, this bill will put a stop to the Federal Government continuing to overpay for ObamaCare subsidies, thereby protecting taxpayer dollars. I support these principles, and I urge my colleagues to support the bill. Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”