Statement from Health & Fitness Association on the Exclusion of the Physical Activity HSA Provision from the Senate Bill

Washington, DC—July 1, 2025—We are deeply disappointed that the Senate-passed reconciliation bill excluded the physical activity HSA provision, despite its thoughtful inclusion in the House version. This bipartisan measure, rooted in the PHIT Act, would have allowed Americans to use up to $500 annually ($1,000 per household) from their health savings accounts (HSA) to cover fitness and physical activity expenses.

This provision wasn’t just smart health policy. It was a targeted, bipartisan tax break for middle-class Americans. At a time when chronic disease is on the rise and families are feeling financial pressure, it would have made staying active and healthy more affordable for millions.

This isn’t about subsidizing gym memberships—it’s about enabling preventive care and honoring the promise of Make America Healthy Again (MAHA). Physical activity is one of the most effective, low-cost tools to prevent disease, reduce healthcare spending, and improve quality of life.

We urge lawmakers to revisit and restore this provision in future legislation. Giving Americans the tools—and the tax flexibility—to invest in their own health is essential to building a stronger, more resilient nation.

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The Health & Fitness Association, a global community of industry leaders, is the only worldwide trade association providing a unified voice for the community of leaders who operate health and fitness facilities, offer professional guidance on physical activity, and provide the tools and equipment to do so to the millions of fitness facility members who understand that exercise improves their physical and mental health.

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