US HB1290 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on February 14 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-14 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 14 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-14 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
First Responder Medical Device Tax Relief Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Michael Turner [R-OH] | Rep. David Joyce [R-OH] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-14 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2019-02-14 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
| 2019-02-14 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Sales and excise taxes
Taxation
Health technology, devices, supplies
Sales and excise taxes
Taxation
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1290/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1290/BILLS-116hr1290ih.pdf |
