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- H.R.1304
H.R.1304: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on sales of syringes and intravenous systems which do not meet antineedlestick prevention standards.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced March 10, 1993
- Latest Major Action Oct. 5, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose an excise tax through 1999 on taxable first sales of syringes and intravenous systems to health care providers which do not meet antineedlestick prevention standards. Directs the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to prescribe safety standards for syringes, and appropriate components of intravenous systems, to prevent accidental needlestick injuries to health care providers.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| March 10, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Pete Stark (D-Calif.) |