Sinema Votes to Repeal Medical Device Tax

Press Release

Today, the House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation, cosponsored by Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema, to repeal the 2.3 percent excise tax on medical device innovation.

"The medical device industry is a model of innovation, developing groundbreaking medical care and creating good-paying jobs for Arizona families," said Congresswoman Sinema. "This burdensome tax hurts industry growth and prevents companies from investing in research and development. Repealing the medical device tax is a commonsense, bipartisan solution that encourages innovation, provides patient access to life-saving medical technology, and spurs job growth in Arizona and across the country."

There are approximately 4,500 medical technology jobs in Arizona, generating over $285 million in wages and nearly $1.5 billion in technology sales.

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