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HOUSE 1290116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

First Responder Medical Device Tax Relief Act

Last Action
2/14/2019

Actions

  • 2019-02-14Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • 2019-02-14Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • 2019-02-14Introduced in House
  • 2019-02-14Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-02-14 (00)

First Responder Medical Device Tax Relief Act

This bill exempts a qualified emergency medical device from the excise tax on medical devices. The bill defines "qualified emergency medical device" as a medical device furnished by first responders or ambulance services in providing out-of-hospital or pre-hospital care, or transport to a medical care facility, for individuals with illnesses, injuries, or other medical emergencies or in need of medical transport, extrication, or evacuation.

Cosponsors (1)

  • David Joyce (R-OH)

Subjects

  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Sales and excise taxes
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