H.R. 1310 · 112th Congress
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.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Michael Turner
- Introduced
- 2011-04-01
- Latest action
- 2011-04-01 · Introduced in House
Summary
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.