First Responder Medical Device Tax Relief Act
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HR 518 — First Responder Medical Device Tax Relief Act
Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Summary
First Responder Medical Device Tax Relief Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt a qualified emergency medical device from the excise tax on medical devices. 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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Read HR 518 on the official United States source →Action History
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House
Sponsors
- Michael Turner · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Not signed on (546)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 518 do?
- First Responder Medical Device Tax Relief Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt a qualified emergency medical device from the excise tax on medical devices. 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.
- Who sponsors HR 518?
- HR 518 is sponsored by Michael Turner (R).
- What is the current status of HR 518?
- This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 518?
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