H.C.R. No. 52 Summary

• Urges Congress and the President to enact H.R. 1310 to exempt emergency medical devices from the federal excise tax on medical devices effective January 1, 2013.

• H.R. 1310 also exempts all sales to state and local governments from the federal excise tax on medical devices and allows for credit or refund of overpayments.

• Recognizes that emergency medical technicians and first responders depend on emergency medical devices to provide critical out-of-hospital care and community services.

• Notes that current economic challenges have made it difficult for emergency medical service providers to acquire and maintain quality, up-to-date equipment.

• Directs the House Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to the President, Congress, Ohio's Congressional delegation, and Ohio news media.