H.R. 184 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2017
H.R. 184 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018), the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2017, has passed the house — introduced on Jan 3, 2017, sponsored by Erik Paulsen with 279 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 279
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Protect Medical Innovation Act of 201 8 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the excise tax on the sale of a medical device by the manufacturer, producer, or importer.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2018
Sponsor
Erik Paulsen (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 46 Democrats, 233 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2017
- Passed the HouseJul 24, 2018
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 528. (Jul 26, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jul 24, 2018 · Passed283–132
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Protect Medical Innovation ActHouse · Jul 24, 2018
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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