Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent we dispense with the reading of the amendment. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To exclude pediatric devices and devices for persons with disabilities from the medical device tax) On page 99, between lines 9 and 10, insert the following: (e) Exclusion of Medical Devices for Pediatric Use and Persons With Disabilities.-- (1) In general.--For purposes of section 4191(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by subsection (a), the term ``taxable medical device'' shall not include any device which is primarily designed-- (A) to be used by or for pediatric patients, or (B) to assist persons with disabilities with tasks of daily life. (2) Expansion of affordability exception to individual mandate.--Section 5000A(e)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 1501(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and amended by section 10106 of such Act, is amended by striking ``8 percent'' and inserting ``5 percent''. (3) Application of provision.--The amendment made by paragraph (2) shall apply as if included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.”