First Responder Medical Device Tax Relief Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt 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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Taxation
Emergency medical services and trauma careHealth technology, devices, suppliesSales and excise taxes
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain emergency medical devices from the excise tax on medical devices, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-286| House
| Updated: 1/4/2017
First Responder Medical Device Tax Relief Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt 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.