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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
112th Congress
Bill Summary
Save Our Medical Devices Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the excise tax on medical devices.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Save Our Medical Devices Act of 2011, aims to remove a specific tax imposed on medical devices by amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The "excise tax" is a tax levied on the production or sale of certain goods, and in this case, it was applied to medical devices. By repealing this tax, the bill seeks to alleviate financial burdens associated with these devices, which could potentially impact their cost and accessibility.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (16)
W. Todd Akin (R),
Jason Altmire (D),
Lou Barletta (R),
Charles Dent (R),
Michael Fitzpatrick (R),
Jim Gerlach (R),
Tim Holden (D),
Mike Kelly (R),
Tom Marino (R),
Patrick Meehan (R),
Tim Murphy (R),
Ron Paul (R),
Joseph Pitts (R),
Todd Platts (R),
Bill Shuster (R),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 01/26/2011)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/488/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hr488ih/pdf/BILLS-112hr488ih.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hr488ih/pdf/BILLS-112hr488ih.pdf.pdf |
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