Proposal:First Responder Medical Device Tax Relief Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 1290
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

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.

Bill Title

First Responder Medical Device Tax Relief Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

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

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.