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American Made Medicine Act

12/29/2022, 11:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7410

The American Made Medicine Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 7410, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of promoting the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals in the United States. The bill seeks to incentivize pharmaceutical companies to produce their products domestically by providing tax breaks and other financial incentives.

One of the key provisions of the American Made Medicine Act is the establishment of a tax credit for pharmaceutical companies that manufacture their products in the US. This tax credit would help offset the costs associated with domestic production and make it more financially viable for companies to produce their drugs in the United States.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to streamline the regulatory process for pharmaceutical companies looking to manufacture their products domestically. This would help reduce the time and resources needed to get approval for manufacturing facilities in the US, making it easier for companies to transition their production operations to American soil. Overall, the American Made Medicine Act aims to boost the domestic pharmaceutical industry and create more jobs in the United States. By providing incentives for companies to manufacture their products domestically and streamlining the regulatory process, the bill seeks to strengthen the country's pharmaceutical supply chain and reduce reliance on foreign manufacturers.

Congressional Summary of HR 7410

American Made Medicine Act

This bill allows employers tax credits for domestic medical and drug manufacturing expenses and for advanced medical manufacturing equipment. It also provides a tax credit for a percentage of the basis of qualifying medical manufacturing EPA compliance property placed in service before January 1, 2029, or during calendar year 2030.

The bill defines qualifying medical manufacturing EPA compliance property as depreciable property used by a taxpayer in the trade or business of manufacturing a drug, device, biological product, or active pharmaceutical ingredient or covered countermeasure (e.g., a qualified pandemic or epidemic product, security countermeasure, or respiratory protective device). The property must meet emissions limits under the Clean Air Act or wastewater standards under the Clean Water Act.

Current Status of Bill HR 7410

Bill HR 7410 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 5, 2022. Bill HR 7410 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 5, 2022.  Bill HR 7410's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of April 5, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7410

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7410

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Air quality
- Business investment and capital
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Income tax credits
- Income tax rates
- Industrial policy and productivity
- Inflation and prices
- Manufacturing
- Prescription drugs
- Sales and excise taxes
- Trade restrictions
- U.S. and foreign investments
- Wages and earnings
- Water quality

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7410

American Made Medicine Act
American Made Medicine Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for credits against tax for domestic medical and drug manufacturing and advanced medical manufacturing equipment.

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