Erik Paulsen: “Contrary to some of the claims we heard a little bit before about the bill doing nothing to help everyday, average…”

“Contrary to some of the claims we heard a little bit before about the bill doing nothing to help everyday, average Americans, I will just remind Members that this bill reverses a harmful tax that is hurting job growth and innovation across the country. Access to good-paying jobs and innovative medical products is critically important, and I would argue that that is really important for everyday Americans. I would agree, also, with what was said earlier. Americans need certainty. This is an industry that needs certainty if we are going to be able to invest in new innovations, new inventions, to keep patients at the forefront of lifesaving and life-improving technology, to make sure their healthcare is the model of the rest of the world. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Utah (Mrs. Love), who has been a strong voice for innovation, not only in her State but within our conference here in the House of Representatives, in repealing the device tax.”